Sinn 103 series Manuale utente
MODEL SERIES 103
6 – 9
10 – 11
12 – 15
16 – 17
18 – 19
20 – 21
22 – 31
32 – 33
INHALT
SINN SPEZIALUHREN ZU FRANKFURT AM MAIN
MODEL SERIES 103
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
USING THE CHRONOGRAPH TO MEASURE TIME
ADJUSTING THE LENGTH OF THE
WATCH STRAPS
Ar-DEHUMIDIFYING TECHNOLOGY
TECHNICAL DETAILS
SERVICE
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data are reviewed and authenticated at regular intervals, as is the case
with our diving watches, for instance. We, for our part, give absolute priority
to functionality, which ultimately determines the design. Our watches only
feature technological attributes that really make sense. All the while, we
remain committed to our guiding principle that products have to speak for
themselves.
The basic question that we ask ourselves is: which innovative technologies
and materials can be employed for our craft and provide solutions for
rendering our watches even more practical for everyday use? It is often worth
indulging in a little lateral thinking to see what is going on in other industrial
sectors or fields of science. We repeatedly go to the limits of physical
resources to upgrade our watches – with the aim of making what's good
even better. Most of our best developments are yet to come!
I am delighted that you have decided to buy a SINN timepiece and hope
that it will continue to give you pleasure for many years to come.
Yours sincerely, Lothar Schmidt
DEAR CUSTOMER,
we know from numerous
conversations that the people
who buy our watches do so out of
conviction. This includes people with
a pronounced affinity to technology
who are fascinated, for example,
by the solutions we have devised
for magnetic field protection and
scratch-resistance. Some of our
customers, such as divers, pilots or
the German GSG 9 special police
unit, need to rely on their watch in
their respective careers because
their life depends on it.
They all swear by the high
performance, resilience and
durability, as well as the quality
and precision of these timepieces.
The water and pressure-resistance
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It was back in 1961 that the pilot and blind-flying instructor Helmut Sinn
founded the company. Since then, we have been committed to producing
high-specification mechanical watches. In 1994, the graduate engineer
Lothar Schmidt took control. This marked the beginning of a new era for the
SINN brand, because the new owner took a decisive step towards more
innovation. Under his leadership, new technologies and materials were
introduced, thus providing the crucial incentives for our company's evolution
and gradual emergence as an insiders' tip for lovers of fine watches. Today,
our name stands for technical innovations, much to the delight of both the
trade and our customers alike.
SINN SPEZIALUHREN ZU FRANKFURT AM MAIN All developments thoroughly tested
Take, for instance, the absolutely condensation-
free and anti-reflective diving watch made of
stainless steel – designed with HYDRO Technology.
Other examples include a chronometer
chronograph fashioned from a 22-carat gold
alloy, which is as hard as stainless steel, and a
chronometer whose resistance to magnetic
interference is 20 times greater than normal. Or
those watches filled with protective gas and
featuring an integrated dehumidifying capsule to
counteract moisture infiltration and the ageing of
the watch movement. This list would not be
complete without mentioning the development of
so-called Einsatzzeitmesser (EZM) watches for
special police units and border guards, and the
Temperature Resistance Technology that allows
mechanical watches to perform at temperatures
ranging from – 45 °C to + 80 °C. The 303 KRISTALL
model passed the fire and ice test during the 1998
Yukon Quest sledge dog race that crosses the icy
wilderness of Canada and Alaska, where
temperatures are known to plunge to – 40 °C. The
watch was strapped to the arm of some of the
participants on top of their protective clothing.
This was followed in 1999 by the 203 ARKTIS model.
This diving chronograph passed its field test in the
North Polar Sea with flying colours.
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Innovations and authentications
One of our most important inventions is the oil-free DIAPAL Technology,
based on low-friction materials for the key functional parts of the watch,
enabling them to run without lubrication. This technology was first employed
in our jubilee watch, the palladium alloy/white gold Frankfurt Financial
District Watch. TEGIMENT Technology, with which SINN achieves a virtually
scratch resistance surface for its watches, represents another milestone.
Other innovations include diving watches made from original submarine
steel, as used in the construction of the outer shell of German class 212
submarines. Germanischer Lloyd, the world's biggest classification society
providing marine safety services, has been testing the aspects of water and
pressure resistance since 2005. Moreover, an official authentication process
conducted by Germanischer Lloyd in 2006, SINN diving watches as diving
gear for the very first time in the watch making sector and tested them
in keeping with European diving equipment standards. The result: these
timepieces passed the temperature resistance and functionality tests with a
sensational success. All test results are authenticated with signature and seal.
Ongoing advancement in technology and quality
Our top priority is always to develop watches which offer superior
performance – both in daily and in professional use. Which is why our
engineers are working continually to identify which innovative methods,
materials and technologies are best suited for optimising our watches.
Each new development first has to undergo rigorous practical tests before
being incorporated. And no watch leaves our workshops before it has
been subjected to thorough checking and fine adjustment by our master
watchmakers.
Workshop modifications and hand-engraving
From the robust case and the polished crystal
through to elaborate refinements: we make sure
that each and every detail in our watches is fit
for purpose. The same applies to our workshop
modifications. Only the perfect interaction of all
components and technologies ensures that our
watches can meets all its design specifications
in full. For example: the SZ02 calibre of our U1000
diving chronograph. The 60 minute scale of
the stop-minute counter is much simpler and
more intuitive to read than the 30 minute scale
commonly found in other watches. The hand
engraving represents a highly personal form
of refinement. If required, our specially trained
master engraver can etch a name, initials,
monograms or symbols onto the rotor, movement
bridge and case back.
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It's obvious at a glance what the 103 model series was created for:
uncompromising functionality. They are designed to resemble cockpit
instruments, in keeping with our company tradition. After all, the first watches
we produced were mechanical aviation clocks for professional use. The
patented technologies we have developed over the years are now also part
of these classic Sinn watches.
The patented technologies developed over the course of time under the
leadership of owner Lothar Schmidt have since also been made manifest
in the technical features of selected models from this traditional series. For
example, DIAPAL technology for a lubricant-free escapement and Ar
dehumidifying technology for enhanced freedom from fogging, each of
which is indicated respectively in the name of the model ("DIAPAL" or "Ar").
Thus you will find traditional models in the 103 series that are also equipped
with additional special features, such as the 103 Ti DIAPAL and 103 St DIAPAL
with DIAPAL technology and Ar dehumidifying technology.
MODEL SERIES 103
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Time adjustment (crown position 3)
In crown position 3, the motion is paused. This helps you to set the watch
precisely. For accurate time setting, we recommend moving the hand past
the desired minute marker and then adjusting it counter-clockwise. Please
make sure that the date changes at midnight and not at midday when
adjusting the time. Move the hand forward until the date changes before you
attempt to set the time. The movement restarts as soon as you leave crown
position 3.
Quickset date adjustment (crown position 2)
Do not use this function between 9 p.m. and 3 a.m. Set the crown in the
position 2 and turn it clockwise until the correct date appears in the date
display window. Please do not use the date setting function between 9 p.m.
and 3 a.m. Between these times, the gear wheels used for changing the date
are engaged, and the movement could become damaged.
Time adjustment of the second time zone (crown position 2)
Set the crown in the position 2 and turn it counter-clockwise until the
correct time appears. The arrow hand for the second time zone stops at
hourly intervals. Please do not use the date setting function between 9 p.m.
and 3 a.m. Between these times, the gear wheels used for changing the date
are engaged, and the movement could become damaged.
Please take care to fasten the crown after making adjustments.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
To wind the watch (crown position 1)
The crown is screwable (crown position 0). To loosen the crown, turn it counter-
clockwise. The movement is wound by turning the crown clockwise. About
40 winds of the crown are generally enough to ensure its reliable functioning.
Under normal circumstances, simply wearing the watch every day should
suffice to keep the self-winding mechanism wound. The power reserve allows
you to take off your watch overnight without having to rewind it.
Models: 103 St DIAPAL, 103 Ti DIAPAL, 103 St Sa Ar UTC, 103 Ti Ar UTC
Hour hand
Minute hand
Crown position
0 1 2 3
Second hand
Stopwatch second hand
Stopwatch minute hand
Stopwatch hour hand
Hand for second
time zone (UTC)
Date display
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Time adjustment (crown position 3)
In crown position 3, the motion is paused. This helps you to set the watch
precisely. For accurate time setting, we recommend moving the hand past
the desired minute marker and then adjusting it counter-clockwise. Please
make sure that the date changes at midnight and not at midday when
adjusting the time. Move the hand forward until the date changes before you
attempt to set the time. The movement restarts as soon as you leave crown
position 3.
Quickset date and day of the week adjustment of the week (crown position 2)
Do not use this function between 9 p.m. and 3 a.m. Crown position 2 can
be used to change the date and day of the week quickly and simply. To set
the date, pull the crown to the second position and turn it clockwise until the
current date appears in the display window. To set the day of the week, turn
the crown counter-clockwise until the desired day of the week is indicated.
Please do not use the date setting function between 9 p.m. and 3 a.m.
Between these times, the gear wheels used for changing the date are
engaged, and the movement could become damaged.
Please take care to fasten the crown after making adjustments.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
To wind the watch (crown position 1)
The crown is screwable (crown position 0). To loosen the crown, turn it counter-
clockwise. The movement is wound by turning the crown clockwise. About
40 winds of the crown are generally enough to ensure its reliable functioning.
Under normal circumstances, simply wearing the watch every day should
suffice to keep the self-winding mechanism wound. The power reserve allows
you to take off your watch overnight without having to rewind it.
Models: 103 St Sa Ar, 103 Ti Ar, 103 St Sa, 103 St, 103 St Ty
Hour hand
Crown position
0 1 2 3
Minute hand
Stopwatch minute hand
Second hand
Stopwatch hour hand Stopwatch second hand
Date and day of
the week display
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The chronograph is operated by means of buttons "A" and "B". The
measurement starts when button "A" is pressed once. Pressing this button
again stops the measurement. The measurement is resumed by pressing
button "A" once more. This allows you to add up and record the cumulative
time. Button "B" resets the hands of the chronograph to zero.
Figure 1 Figure 2
Push-piece A
Start/Stop
Push-piece B
Reset
Push-piece A
Start/Stop
Push-piece B
Reset
The chronograph is operated by means of buttons "A" and "B". The push-pieces
are screwable. To loosen the push-pieces, turn them counter-clockwise (fig. 1).
The measurement starts when button "A" is pressed once. Pressing this button
again stops the measurement. The measurement is resumed by pressing button
"A" once more. This allows you to add up and record the cumulative time.
Button "B" resets the hands of the chronograph to zero (fig. 2).
Please take care to fasten the push-pieces after using the chronograph.
Models: 103 St DIAPAL, 103 St Sa Ar UTC, 103 St Sa Ar, 103 St Sa, 103 A Sa Models: 103 St, 103 St Ty, 103 Ti DIAPAL, 103 Ti Ar UTC, 103 Ti Ar
USING THE CHRONOGRAPH TO MEASURE TIME
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ADJUSTING THE LENGTH OF THE WATCH STRAPS
If you don't know how to shorten or lengthen the solid bracelet, please
contact your SINN dealer or the watchmakers in our customer service
department in Frankfurt am Main. Our customer service employees are also
happy to help you on the telephone.
Adjusting the length of the solid bracelet
For optimal comfort, each side of the watchband should contain the same
number of links. If you choose to remove an uneven number of links, the
upper portion of the watchband (on the 12 o'clock side) should be longer.
For example: If you want to shorten the bracelet by removing a total of three
links, you should remove two from the 6 o'clock side and just one from the
12 o'clock side. When they leave the factory, the solid bracelets have the
same number of links on the 12 o'clock side and the 6 o'clock side. If you
have requested a shorter length, please be sure to check the number of
links on each side before making any additional changes.
1. Remove the screws on the side of the link you wish to remove,
or at the point where you wish to add a link.
2. Remove the excess link or insert the new one.
3. Before replacing the screw, add a small drop (not too much!) of the
threadlock (AN 302-42 medium-strenght) adhesive to the screw thread.
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