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| Author: | RXPete [ Mon Mar 18, 2013 7:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Sinn Navitimer copy |
I was checking out Sinn watches and saw this Navitimer lookalike. Wth? I thought Sinn had their own style. Is it just a homage? Sorry for the link. I didn't want to copy someone else's picture. http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthread ... ost6021284 |
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| Author: | sharkman [ Mon Mar 18, 2013 8:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sinn Navitimer copy |
During Breitling's 1979 bankruptcy, Sinn bought the rights to the Navi 806 and 809 dial layouts. They have had their own Navi variant ever since. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | jlee5050 [ Mon Mar 18, 2013 9:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sinn Navitimer copy |
I think member Vintage (Paul) has one. |
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| Author: | vintage [ Tue Mar 19, 2013 4:08 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sinn Navitimer copy |
This is a weird one we were talking about on the vintage forum. http://www.ebay.fr/itm/BREITLING-SINN-NAVITIMER-7806-STAHL-HANDAUFZUG-/350743126844?pt=DE_Kleidung_Schmuck_Accessoires_Uhren_Armbanduhren&hash=item51a9eb633c&clk_rvr_id=460187775511 Here's the one I had a couple of years ago. Sold it because, "Ain't nuthin like the real think baaaby"   Beautiful watch though.
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| Author: | RXPete [ Tue Mar 19, 2013 6:41 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sinn Navitimer copy |
Cool story. I was shocked when I saw the one above for the first time. I also didn't realize Sinn had such a long history. |
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| Author: | Max Payne [ Wed Mar 20, 2013 12:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sinn Navitimer copy |
If you want to be shocked once again, google for pictures of "ollech wajs aviation". 
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| Author: | vintage [ Wed Mar 20, 2013 4:04 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sinn Navitimer copy |
Max Payne wrote: If you want to be shocked once again, google for pictures of "ollech wajs aviation". Had one of those too.  
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| Author: | WatchFred [ Wed Mar 20, 2013 4:21 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sinn Navitimer copy |
btw., Mr. Sinn has passed away last Sunday, at the age of 96; RIP. |
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| Author: | Max Payne [ Wed Mar 20, 2013 4:24 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sinn Navitimer copy |
I'm sorry to hear that, here is another one of his great watches: |
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| Author: | WatchFred [ Wed Mar 20, 2013 4:25 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sinn Navitimer copy |
just hear it was false info on a large German forum; will update when I know what is true. |
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| Author: | RXPete [ Wed Mar 20, 2013 9:34 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sinn Navitimer copy |
What an up and down roller coaster on Mr. Sinn. Is the pricing on the Sinn models less than Breitling? |
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| Author: | Scott [ Wed Mar 20, 2013 10:02 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sinn Navitimer copy |
Sinns are less expensive, though a pre-owned Navi might not be much more than a new Sinn. Watchbuys is the US dealer for Sinn. Check out their website. Their "Navitimer" is listed for, I think, a little over $3K, but check to make sure. I saw a pre-owned on strap recently with asking price of $2K. I bought an Arktis from Watchbuys a couple years ago. Nice people. There are some comparison reviews out there, and some differences between the watches. The last Sinn I saw had a mostly brushed case, and polished-brushed bracelet. I think the bezel is internally adjusted by a separate crown at 10 o'clock., and I think they also advertise superior water resistance. Don't know what grade of Valjoux 7750 they use. |
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