Sinn U2 SDR EZM 5 Black Bezel on Strap


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SKU: SI-217

Watch Brand: Sinn

Sinn North America


Mechanical diver's watch with two time zones and black bezel
• Watch diameter (mm): 44.0
• Watch height (mm): 15.5
• Lug width (mm): 22
• Lug to lug (mm): 50.5
• Weight - head only (grams): 114
• Water resistance: 2,000 meters
• Case back: Solid
• Case finish: Matte
• Case metal: Submarine steel
• Dial color: Black
• Front crystal: Sapphire
• Tegimented: Bezel only
• Inert gas: Filled
• Calibre: SW330-1
• Copper sulphate: Capsule
• Movement: Automatic mechanical
• Strap or bracelet: Strap
• Manufacturer's limited warranty: 3 years
• Warranty service: RGM or Sinn

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Sinn U2 SDR EZM 5 Black Bezel on Strap
Sinn U2 SDR EZM 5 Black Bezel on Strap

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Product Details

This is the Sinn U2 SDR with black bezel, the 2,000 meter divers watch with attitude.

Sinn took all that's great about the best selling Sinn U2 and added a fully Tegimented black bezel with a hardness of 1,500 Vickers, more than 7 times the hardness of standard stainless steel.

Sinn Bezel
The black bezel creates a perfect contrast with the submarine steel case, and with the white and red markings is highly legible.

The technology and design elements used to create the Sinn U2 SDR go far beyond standards used at most watch companies.

The Sinn U2 SDR contains all the great features of the Sinn U1 SDR, but adds the following:

  • Second time zone complication indicated by a red tipped hour hand
  • Increased water resistance to 2,000 meters
  • Special inert gas mixture
  • Two copper sulfate absorbing capsules
  • 4.6 mm thick sapphire crystal

The Sinn U2 SDR case is made from the same German steel that is also used in the construction of the outer hull of submarines. The steel was procured by Sinn from a steel supplier to Emden GmbH, one of Germany's North Sea shipbuilding yards who construct submarines from the very same steel.

This special steel is also amagnetic which means that is does not have magnetic properties and cannot itself become magnetized. The watch movement itself is protected from magnetic fields up to 4,800 A/m.

Because of the special steel used from the submarine steel manufacturer, the case resists the effects of exposure to salt water and salt water environments.




The uni-directional ratchet operated rotating bezel is also milled from this submarine steel which is Tegimented. The indices are machined directly into the bezel without the use of bezel inserts, which can corrode or come loose at deep depths.

The international testing lab of Germanischen Lloyd has tested the U2, and determined that the watch can be certified as water resistant to 2,000 meters. This same firm tests submarines for their ability to withstand the effects of underwater use.





The Sinn U2 SDR has full UTC functionality through the use of an additional short red tipped hour hand which can be set independently from the primary time zone and indicates the second time zone using a 24 hour display. Screw down crown.

The Sinn U2 SDR features an inert gas filled cavity with two copper sulphate humidity absorbing capsules, which are visible at 6.

Matte black dial with date at 3, Super Luminova on hands and markers, and striking red seconds hand complete the design. Other features include sapphire crystal with hardened anti-reflective coating, and silicone rubber strap with double push deployant buckle and fliplock safety clasp.
 
 
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When you purchase your new Sinn watch from WatchBuys, you'll not only get a finely engineered timepiece with excellent value for money, you'll also benefit from the WatchBuys Sinn Advantage.


WatchBuys Advantage #1

Because we are the official and authorized North American Sinn distributor and importer, your name and watch serial number will be automatically registered in our database for a Sinn manufacturer's limited warranty which we pass through.

This means that should your watch require service during the Sinn manufacturer's limited warranty period, service will be provided by Sinn in Germany when you return your watch to them. This Sinn manufacturer's limited warranty is transferable to subsequent owners as allowed by Sinn.

You are responsible for paying the shipping charges to Sinn, and all repairs that Sinn approves under its warranty are at no charge. Sinn will also pay the return shipping charges to the address you specify.

The Sinn manufacturer's limited warranty period is as follows:
  • Watches in the EZM Series: 3 years
  • Watches marked AR containing inert gas: 3 years
  • Watches in the DIAPAL Series: 5 years
  • All other Sinn models: 2 years

WatchBuys Advantage #2

As an added benefit to those who purchase Sinn watches from WatchBuys, you may choose to have your warranty repairs serviced through our US Sinn Authorized Service Center, RGM Watch Service located in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania. This added benefit saves our clients the time and effort of returning their watches to Germany for repair. This service is transferable to subsequent owners who purchase directly from the original registered owner.

Please note that you are responsible for paying shipping and insurance charges for sending your watch to RGM. Once they reach your watch in the service queue they will determine which repairs are covered under Sinn's warranty.

It is important to note that oil-filled quartz Sinn watches must be repaired in Germany (EZM 2, Hydro and UX series). If your watch meets one of these conditions and requires service under warranty, please click here for instructions on returning your watch to Sinn in Germany.


WatchBuys Advantage #3

Your watch will be repaired at no cost to you other than shipping charges to either Sinn or RGM during the warranty period. Sinn watches purchased through the "grey market" (non-authorized sources) may carry no warranty from Sinn. Sinn watches purchased through authorized overseas retailers are governed by the warranty policies of those dealers and/or Sinn, and typically must be sent to either the overseas dealer or Germany for repair.


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Sinn watches feature a number of cutting edge technologies, many of which are unique to Sinn. Please note that not all Sinn watches, including the watch on this page, use all of these Sinn technologies.

Among the more notable Sinn technologies are:


Tegimented Hardened Cases

Many Sinn watches are fitted with Tegimented cases produced in-house by Sinn's case making affiliated company in Glashutte, Germany.

Standard steel used by most watch companies has a hardness of between 200 and 240 HV (Hardness Vickers is a common scale used to measure material hardness). The Tegiment process produces a hardness of at least 1,200 Vickers which is five times harder than standard steel (and on some Sinn models up to nine times harder than standard steel).

The Tegiment process is not a coating consisting of a foreign material; instead the steel itself that has been hardened using a special engineering process that creates a hardened barrier. The base material is a type of stainless steel also used for surgical implants, and the stainless steel resistance to corrosion is further improved by the Tegiment hardening process.

The primary advantages to a Tegimented case are extreme resistance to scratches and other case abrasions, as well as increased resistance to corrosion.

Please note that certain Sinn watches are fully Tegimented (case, bezel) while others are Tegimented only on the bezel. Use the links below to view both categories.

  • View Sinn watches with fully Tegimented cases.

  • View Sinn watches with Tegimented bezels only.


Dehumidification Technology

A number of Sinn models feature cases filled with inert gas. Sinn has found that filling the case with inert gas can help prevent the introduction of moisture and humidity to the case, as well as provide a more stable environment for the oils that lubricate the movement.

The proper care of any mechanical watch movement mandates that these oils maintain both their viscosity and lubrication properties.

  • View Sinn watches with dehumidification technology.


Copper Sulphate Capsules

A number Sinn models use one or more copper sulphate capsules to absorb humidity trapped inside the case. Over time these capsules will gradually turn dark blue indicating that humidity has been absorbed.

The primary benefit to these copper sulphate capsules is a more dry and stable environment for both the movement and the lubricating oils. Together with Sinn's inert gas treatment these capsules form the basis of Sinn's Dry Hold Technology.

This technology not only provides a more stable environment for the movement, but also prevents fogging of the crystal when going from hot to cold environments or from humid to non-humid conditions (such air conditioned buildings).

  • View Sinn watches with copper sulphate capsules.


Extreme Antimagnetic Protection

Magnetism can cause dramatic swings in the timekeeping of a mechanical watch movement. People are often exposed to magnetic fields without even being aware - frequent high altitude flying, metal detectors, audio and video equipment, medical equipment and computer equipment can all cause problems with magnetism.

Many Sinn watches offer extreme protection against magnetism up to 80,000 A/m. Sinn achieves these results using a number of different technologies, including special case and case back construction, soft iron components in the case and protective rings surrounding the movement.

  • View Sinn watches with extreme antimagnetic protection.


DIAPAL Oil Free Escapement

Sinn caused quite a stir when they first released their DIAPAL technology. Beginning in 1995, Sinn began work to create an oil free escapement. With any mechanical watch movement, the aging of oil, especially in the escapement can create long term problems for that movement. Additionally, as movement oil ages, required service intervals become more frequent.

Sinn's early analysis to this problem provided a quick solution (at least in theory) - if you don't use oil, it can't age. The process began by exchanging the ruby escapements for diamonds (the word "DIAPAL" derives from the German name for diamond escapements) in order to achieve the desired effect. The designation stuck, even though today Sinn works with solutions taken from advanced nanotechnology rather than diamonds.

The result is a movement that proves so reliable that Sinn offers an unprecedented five year warranty on their DIAPAL watches.

  • View Sinn watches featuring the DIAPAL oil free escapement.


Hydro Oil Filled Technology

Sinn has developed a technology termed "Hydro" in which the entire watch case is filled with oil. Watches using this technology are based on quartz rather than mechanical movements.

By using this type of movement, Sinn is able to fill the watch with oil, which has the joint affect of greatly enhancing the readability of the dial and time from any angle (including under water), and increasing the water resistance of the watch even at great depths.

  • View Sinn watches with Hydro Oil Filled technology.


Submarine Steel

Sinn has created a line of watches featuring cases made from German submarine steel (the U Series). The steel was procured by Sinn from a steel supplier to Emden GmbH, one of Germany's North Sea shipbuilding yards who construct submarines from the very same steel.

Because of the special steel used from the submarine steelmanufacturer, the case resists the effects of exposure to salt waterand salt water environments.

These cases are produced in-house by Sinn's case making affiliated company in Glashutte, Germany.

This special steel is also amagnetic which means that is does not have magnetic properties and cannot itself become magnetized. The watch movement itself is protected from magnetic fields up to 4,800 A/m.

  • View Sinn watches built from German submarine steel.



EZM Mission Timers

Sinn is a partner for manufacturing watches for the German Special Forces, including SWAT, Customs, FBI, helicopter police, GSG9 and other units.

Beginning with the now highly collectible (and valuable) Sinn EZM 1, Sinn has grown this collection to some of the most durable and highly functional watches made and they remain among the most popular in the collection.

  • View Sinn watches in the EZM Series.


Watch Reviews From Verified WatchBuys Buyers
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Impressive tool

"Impressive tool"

Verified Owner Comments: This is my first German watch (plenty of German cars though) and I am very happy with it. The design is 80% utility, 20% aesthetics. The crystal is impressively clear and reflection-free and...OK, time to come clean.

The main reason to buy that watch is the german-submarine-steel case and all the keep-the-watch-dry technology. If you are worried about the substantial size, don't. It is a tiny but larger than my Breitling Navitimer and maybe a tiny bit heavier. It will look oversized only on someone with tiny wrists. My only complaint: the clasp on the rubber strap is very chunky, but that's because it's designed to be opened & closed with diving gloves.

Overall, I think this watch represents excellent value, considering all the technology you are getting. Like others posted here, it is my new favorite every day watch.

Sinn U2 SDR ultimate daily wear watch

"Sinn U2 SDR ultimate daily wear watch"

Verified Owner Comments: Great tool watch. Overbuilt, over-engineered, german quality. Built like a panzer. I have owned Rolex, Omega, Tudor and Breitlings and this U2 is my goto for everything from daily wear to formal events to doing physical work.

By far my favorite watch I have owned so far.

Sinn U2

"Sinn U2"

Verified Owner Comments: Bought a U2 dive watch and am very happy with it. Watch seems indestructible and the strap hugs my wrist nicely.

Service at Watch buys was outstanding too. All of my questions were answered in great detail. Highly recommend watch and Watchbuys.

Sinn U2 SDR

"Sinn U2 SDR"

Verified Owner Comments: I've had this watch for a little over a month now. It's everything I thought it would be, and the accuracy has been outstanding. It started about +2.5 s/d, and has now settled down to about +1.5 s/d.

The dial is exceptionally easy to read, the finish on the submarine steel screams tool watch, and the 2nd time zone comes in handy as I deal with international departments in my organization. The bracelet is comfortable and easy to adjust. I've kept my watch collection to 3 or less, but have sold all others at this point. I don't anticipate looking for anything else for years to come...