Sinn

[plohhk]

Thanks for the advise, I hear u totally and cannot agree more. I add that if I should buy a preowned one in event I know I will approach the deal with patience as I will not die if I dun have it mindset else if I too poisioned, I will just go get myself a brand new U1. Thanks again cheers!

[Wisingapore]

Bro, excellent summary of pts to look out for... and yes, for a few hundred dollars differential i rather buy brand new...

[SiBaySong]

Point taken...

go look in yahoo auctions. type sinn, shouldn't be that hard to find. IMHO, since you are already going to spend XXX amount of dollars, may as well spend a few hundred more to buy a new piece as well as peace of mind. You won't know what or where the previous owner has done or brought the watch to.

Points to look out for when buying a pre-owned U1:

1) Functionality: DUH?!! make sure it moves but for how long? I guess if the seller doesn't mind bunking over at your place for 42hours, that should suffice.

2) Ensure warranty paper is intact. Boxes to me are not so important but some collectors are absoutely anal abt it. To each his own. The paper is important cos if the watch malfunctions, u can take it to THG and have it serviced for free (provided watch is still under warranty-2yrs) But if the watch is NOT from THG, good luck for the cost of servicing cos the airfreight to germany alone would already cost a limb.

3) look out for the triangle lume marker on the 12o'clock mark on the bezel. if the watch had been exposed to seawater or other chemicals and poorly maintained, signs of wear would be pretty obvious on the mark.

4) Check the bezel. It should only rotate in the anti-clockwise direction and ensure that all the mini screws at the side of the bezel are intact. The screws hold down the bezel. Push down the bezel gently to feel the tension, i think there is some spring attached in there somewhere.

5) Also keep a lookout also for the scratches on the AR coating of the watchface crystal. Sapphire doesn't scratch that easily but the AR coating does!

6) Wear the watch and ensure that the rubber strap fits your wrist snuggly. The cost of U1 strap is abt 160. Engage the deployment clasp and ensure that it doesn't pop off at all. Shake your wrist while wearing it. There were cases where new pieces in THG encountered this issue of faulty clasp.

I won't bother going into the U2 cos there are many other areas to explore but I will leave that to other experts cos I'm only a noob in sinn pieces.

I personally do not promote buying pre-owned pieces unless:
a) I know the seller very well and trust him in entirety;
b) The piece has been discontinued; or
c) the price difference is in the region of thousands of dollars.

But to each his own, as long as it floats your boat, rock on!

Good luck in your hunt.

p.s. My U1 is currently worn by my wife and all her colleagues are AMAZED by the sheer bulk of the watch. But somehow, I think she looks really good in it though I must admit that she's a little on the "plump" side which prob explains why she could carry it off well.

The U1 is a winner but I beg to differ on the U1000. Then again, if I tio 4D or ToTo, I will still buy one for myself lah.

Thank you so much for the much needed details of buying a pre-own U1.

[feudallordcult]

Points to look out for when buying a pre-owned U1

Hi,

am looking for preowned Sinn U1 with box and papers too, however as some of u had mentioned 2K for one preowned is not around me as then I would rather buy a new one, does anyone here know anyone selling reasonably lower do let me know 97658675 thanks guys

go look in yahoo auctions. type sinn, shouldn't be that hard to find. IMHO, since you are already going to spend XXX amount of dollars, may as well spend a few hundred more to buy a new piece as well as peace of mind. You won't know what or where the previous owner has done or brought the watch to.

Points to look out for when buying a pre-owned U1:

1) Functionality: DUH?!! make sure it moves but for how long? I guess if the seller doesn't mind bunking over at your place for 42hours, that should suffice.

2) Ensure warranty paper is intact. Boxes to me are not so important but some collectors are absoutely anal abt it. To each his own. The paper is important cos if the watch malfunctions, u can take it to THG and have it serviced for free (provided watch is still under warranty-2yrs) But if the watch is NOT from THG, good luck for the cost of servicing cos the airfreight to germany alone would already cost a limb.

3) look out for the triangle lume marker on the 12o'clock mark on the bezel. if the watch had been exposed to seawater or other chemicals and poorly maintained, signs of wear would be pretty obvious on the mark.

4) Check the bezel. It should only rotate in the anti-clockwise direction and ensure that all the mini screws at the side of the bezel are intact. The screws hold down the bezel. Push down the bezel gently to feel the tension, i think there is some spring attached in there somewhere.

5) Also keep a lookout also for the scratches on the AR coating of the watchface crystal. Sapphire doesn't scratch that easily but the AR coating does!

6) Wear the watch and ensure that the rubber strap fits your wrist snuggly. The cost of U1 strap is abt 160. Engage the deployment clasp and ensure that it doesn't pop off at all. Shake your wrist while wearing it. There were cases where new pieces in THG encountered this issue of faulty clasp.

I won't bother going into the U2 cos there are many other areas to explore but I will leave that to other experts cos I'm only a noob in sinn pieces.

I personally do not promote buying pre-owned pieces unless:
a) I know the seller very well and trust him in entirety;
b) The piece has been discontinued; or
c) the price difference is in the region of thousands of dollars.

But to each his own, as long as it floats your boat, rock on!

Good luck in your hunt.

p.s. My U1 is currently worn by my wife and all her colleagues are AMAZED by the sheer bulk of the watch. But somehow, I think she looks really good in it though I must admit that she's a little on the "plump" side which prob explains why she could carry it off well.

The U1 is a winner but I beg to differ on the U1000. Then again, if I tio 4D or ToTo, I will still buy one for myself lah.

[plohhk]

WTB : Sinn U1 in Rubber

Hi,

am looking for preowned Sinn U1 with box and papers too, however as some of u had mentioned 2K for one preowned is not around me as then I would rather buy a new one, does anyone here know anyone selling reasonably lower do let me know 97658675 thanks guys

[triton]

Hi there,

It is quite obvious if a new piece is alomost the same price as a new one, I will definately go for the new piece... Just sharing the info.

Regards,
Jay

i would do the same as well. however, different ppl purchase watch @ different price. as such their selling price and/or expected selling price differs.

to me there are possibile 3 types of buying price

1) excellent price - aka price which is about 10-15% lower than most people's purchasing price. in some cases, the price differs up to 30% more. this group of people usually have a pretty good relation with AD or people who knows the companies like richemont etc.

2) bad price - people who have paid a little higher price compared to those people listed in group 1.

3) rotten price - people who pays the price quoted by seller. this group will most likely unable to get the selling price they want.

[icemangrafx]

Hi there,

It is quite obvious if a new piece is alomost the same price as a new one, I will definately go for the new piece... Just sharing the info.

Regards,
Jay

[SiBaySong]

U1 for Sale

Hi there,

There are a few Sinn U1 on sale at yahoo auction. ranging from S$1.9K to S$2K. You might wanna take a look?

Regards,
Jay

Hi, Thank you for your info about whats available in yahoo. But to pay $1.9 to $2k is crazy when you can get one new at $2050.00

[icemangrafx]

Hi guys,

Got myself a UX recently, notice that there are some trace of leakage. Sent it back to Germany. Anyone have the same model and face the same issue? Thoughts about getting a U1 pre-own, anyone has 1 to spare, PM me with your price (quite tight budget) hehe!!

Sinn Rules.....

Hi there,

There are a few Sinn U1 on sale at yahoo auction. ranging from S$1.9K to S$2K. You might wanna take a look?

Regards,
Jay

[triton]

Hi guys,

Got myself a UX recently, notice that there are some trace of leakage. Sent it back to Germany. Anyone have the same model and face the same issue? Thoughts about getting a U1 pre-own, anyone has 1 to spare, PM me with your price (quite tight budget) hehe!!

Sinn Rules.....

if u want the tempus edition, think it is still available for sale the other section

sinn u1 limited edition for sale

[SiBaySong]

Sinn UX

Hi guys,

Got myself a UX recently, notice that there are some trace of leakage. Sent it back to Germany. Anyone have the same model and face the same issue? Thoughts about getting a U1 pre-own, anyone has 1 to spare, PM me with your price (quite tight budget) hehe!!

Sinn Rules.....

[feudallordcult]

wah........ the case really super thick hor haha.............

wallet must be super think too. at the price of 9400, i can consider the ceramic liao.

[ohlins]

wah........ the case really super thick hor haha.............

[feudallordcult]

More U1K pics







more u1k pics taken from WUS forum courtesy of "obo"

Sorry i'm gonna "bit*h" abt this watch but really why does sinn have to decorate the dial until like machiam ching-gay procession? at 9400, i may as well get something iconic, like the gmt-IIc

[feudallordcult]

IF I got the moola to buy the U1000, think i'd rather buy an exp II but that's just my opinion. Dammit, this rolex thingy really is addictive.