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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Co n te nts s I n n   s p e z I a lu h r e n   z u   F r a n k F u rt   a m   m a I n    6 – 9  ...
  • Page 4 De a r   Cu sto m e r , 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 protection from magnetic fields  and scratch resistance. some of our  customers, such as divers, pilots and  the German GsG 9 special police  unit, rely on their watches in their  respective careers because their lives  depend on it. they all swear by the performance,  resilience and durability, as well  as the quality and precision of our  watches. that is why the world’s  largest classification society DnV Gl  (formerly Germanischer lloyd,  hamburg) regularly tests and certifies  the water and pressure resistance of  our diving watches. ...
  • Page 5 We have selected pilot’s watches tested and certified to the technical  standard for pilot’s watches (testaF) by aachen university of applied  sciences. the testaF ensures that a pilot’s watch meets all timekeeping  requirements during flight operations in accordance with visual and/or  instrumental flight regulations and is suitable for professional use. Functionality  is our top priority and ultimately determines the design. only the technical  features that are really needed can be found on our watches. Because we  believe 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...

  • Page 6: S I N N Spe Zi A Lu H R E N Z U F R A Nk Fu Rt A M M A I N

    I n n  spe zI a lu h r e n  z u  F r a nk Fu rt  a m   m a I n It was back in 1961 that 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 over the company. 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 insider’s 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.
  • Page 7 Advancements in endurance testing take, for example, the absolutely condensation- free, anti-reflective, german submarine steel diving  watch – made possible by hYDro technology.  other examples include a chronometer  chronograph fashioned from a 22-carat gold alloy  that is as hard as stainless steel and a chronometer  with a magnetic resistance of up to 80,000 a/m.  there are also watches with a clockwork  mechanism optimally protected from aging  by an inert gas and integrated dehumidifying  capsule. the list would not be complete without  mentioning the development of mission timers  (einsatzzeitmesser or ezm in German) for firefighters,  for special police units and border patrol guards  as well as temperature resistance technology  to keep mechanical watches performing at  temperatures ranging from − 45 °C to + 80 °C. this  technology has proven its worth in the ezm 10  testaF model, for example, used as part of the  official approvals procedure for airbus helicopter’s  (formerly eurocopter) eC 145 t2 high-performance  helicopter. hot and cold climate tests and high- altitude experiments were carried out in the  deserts of the usa, the rocky mountains and the  frozen wastes of Canada. the watch was worn  unprotected, outside the pilot’s overall, during cold  climate tests at temperatures reaching − 45 °C.
  • Page 8 Innovations and certifications the world’s largest classification society for maritime safety DnV Gl (formerly  Germanischer lloyd, hamburg), has been testing our diving watches  for pressure and water resistance since 2005. as part of DnV Gl’s official  certification process, our diving watches have been treated as part of diving  equipment since 2006 and tested and certified in accordance with european  diving equipment standards. this is unparalleled in the watch industry.  We have had selected pilot’s watches tested and certified to the technical  standard for pilot’s watches (testaF) by aachen university of applied  sciences since 2012. the testaF, the result of a research project at the initiative  of sinn spezialuhren, ensures that a pilot’s watch meets all timekeeping  requirements during flight operations in accordance with visual and/or  instrumental flight regulations and is suitable for professional use.  DIapal is one of our most important technological developments, with oiling  no longer needed for the most important functions in the watch thanks to  the materials we select. this technology was first used in 2001. With the aid  of teGIment technology, we achieve greatly increased scratch resistance  through surface hardening.
  • Page 9 Ongoing advancement in technology and quality our top priority has always been to develop watches that 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 has to first 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 of 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 meet all their design specifications  in full. take for example the sz02 calibre of our  u1000 diving chronograph. the 60-minute scale  of the stopwatch minute counter is much simpler  and more intuitive to read than the 30-minute  scale commonly found on other watches. the  hand-engraving represents a highly personal form  of refinement. If required, our specially trained  engraver can etch a name, initials, monograms  or symbols onto the rotor, movement bridge and  case back.

  • Page 10: D N V Gl C E Rt I Fi E S Si N N D I Vi N G Watc H E S

    D n V Gl  C e rt I FI e s   sI n n D I VI n G   WatC h e s So what does DNV GL (formerly Germanischer Lloyd) have to do with a watch manufacturer from Frankfurt am Main? The renowned company tests and certifies our diving watches according to a variety of criteria.
  • Page 11 Germanischer lloyd (now  DnV Gl) has confirmed  and certified the pressure  resistance.
  • Page 12 A premiere: certification in accordance with European diving device standards In a standardised test situation, will a diving watch deliver the same reliable  performance as, say, a breathing apparatus? to answer this question, we were  the first who have watches tested and officially certified according to the  european standards for diving equipment. also these tests are performed at  regular intervals for all these watches. the testing and certification according  to the european standards en250 and en14143 was completely new territory  for both sides. this was the case because the standards for diving equipment  cannot be applied to watches without modification. the experts at DnV Gl  thus adapted the standards appropriately and defined two series of tests. In the  first of the two, they put the timepieces in a test cabinet for three hours at –20°C,  then for three more hours at +50°C. the timepieces were subsequently checked  for accuracy and functional reliability at both temperatures. In a second test,  the watches had to withstand three hours at –30°C and 3 hours at +70°C with  95% humidity. the result: temperature resistance and perfect functioning were  documented and certified for the watches in the u1, u1000 (since 2007), u2,  u200 (since 2009), t1, t2 (since 2013), ezm 13 (since 2014) and ezm 3 series  after both tests. the uX series watches were also certified; however, these were  subjected to a modified test involving temperatures between –20°C and +60°C  due to their battery operation and oil filling.

  • Page 13: E Z M

    Germanischer lloyd (now  DnV Gl) has confirmed  and certified the  type-based test of  temperature resistance  and functionality in  accordance with the  european diving device  standards en250:2000  and en14143:2003.
  • Page 15 The diving watch EZM 3 is a mechanical watch made for the toughest diving jobs. This is because you can always rely on classical mechanics anywhere where a watch with a quartz movement could pose a risk due to electronic interference or failure of the internal power supply.

  • Page 16: Ar -D Ehu M I D If Y In G T E C H N O Lo Gy

    -D ehu m I D IF Y In G  t e C h n o lo GY Indication colours of the drying capsule pale blue light blue medium blue Dark blue up to 25%  up to 50%  up to 75%  up to 100%  saturation saturation saturation  saturation  Initial condition Drying capsule  saturated the colour scale for the ar-Dehumidifying technology: the capsule continues  to absorb moisture until the darkest colouration is reached.
  • Page 17 Perfect freedom from fogging all watches in this series are water-resistant as per DIn 8310. But even with  watertight instruments, the air enclosed in the case contains water in a  gaseous state. and air can also penetrate the seals. When the water vapour  in the case condenses into liquid, the instruments are impossible to read.  to prevent this from happening, we have developed the ar-Dehumidifying  technology. the combination of a special drying capsule, eDr seals (extreme  diffusion reduction) and a filling of protective gas guarantee that the crystal  remains free from fogging, even in difficult conditions. Longer service intervals the sophisticated ar-Dehumidifying technology considerably slows the aging  process of the watch’s inner workings and keeps the movement functioning  properly for longer. that is why we issue a three-year warranty on all our  watches featuring ar-Dehumidifying technology. When the drying capsule  is saturated, as indicated by a deep blue colour (refer to picture on the left  side), we recommend you have it exchanged so you can continue to enjoy  all the advantages of the ar-Dehumidifying technology (enhanced reliability,  longer intervals between maintenance).

  • Page 18: I N St R U C Ti O N S Fo R U S E

    I n st r u C tI o n s   Fo r   u s e hour hand minute hand Crown position    3  2  1  Diver's bezel second hand Date display...
  • Page 19 Winding the watch (crown position 1) the crown is screwable (crown position 0). to loosen the crown, turn it counter- clockwise (crown position 1). the movement is wound by turning the crown  clockwise. about 40 winds of the crown are generally enough to ensure  reliable functionality. 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  re-wind it. Time adjustment (crown position 3) In crown position 3, the motion is paused. this helps you to set the watch  precisely. please make sure the date changes at midnight and not at  midday. just move the hands forward until the date changes. afterwards you  attempt to set the time. We recommend moving the hands past the desired  minute marker and then adjusting it backwards. the movement restarts as  soon as the crown is no longer in position 3. Quickset date adjustment (crown position 2) set the crown in position 2 and turn it clockwise until the correct date  appears in the date display window. Please take care to fasten the crown after making adjustments.

  • Page 20: Adjusting The Length Of The Watch Straps

    Dj u st In G   th e   le n Gt h  o F t h e  WatC h  st r a p s  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 over the telephone.  Adjusting the length of the solid bracelet Determine the relative lengths of the two sides before adjusting the length of  the bracelet. to ensure maximum comfort, both sides of the bracelet should  contain the same number of links. If this is not possible, the top bracelet strap  (above the 12 on the clock) should be longer. ...
  • Page 22 luminous...

  • Page 23: T E C H N I Ca L D E Ta I Ls

    • stainless steel, bead-blasted • self-winding mechanism • Crown screwable • 25 bearing jewels • sapphire crystal glass in front • 28,800 semi-oscillations per hour • Case back screw-fastened • shock resistant as per DIn 8308 • Band lug width 20 mm • anti-magnetic as per DIn 8309  • Case diameter 40 mm Functions Tests and Certification • hours, minutes, seconds • tested and certified as per  • Date display european diving equipment  • Diver's bezel with luminescent key mark standards en 250 and en 14143,  by DnV Gl SINN Technologies and • Water-resistant and pressure  Special Features resistant up to 500 m diving  • ar-Dehumidifying technology depth (= 50 bar), tested and  • magnetic Field protection   certified by DnV Gl up to 80,000 a/m • as per technical demands for  • Functionally reliable from   diving watch norm DIn 8306 – 45 °C up to + 80 °C • Water-resistant as per DIn 8310 • low pressure resistant...

  • Page 24: S E Rvic E

    General advice to preserve the water resistance for as long as possible, the watch should  be rinsed whenever it has been in contact with seawater, chemicals, etc.  If your watch is frequently worn in water or underwater, we recommend  having its water resistance checked at yearly intervals.  the watch is designed to withstand high levels of mechanical wear and  tear and is shock resistant as per DIn 8308. nevertheless, it goes without  saying that continual mechanical stress in the form of impacts or vibration  will affect its durability.  Care should therefore be taken to protect your watch from unnecessary  wear and tear. It is only possible to judge how well the watch keeps time  after it has been in operation for approximately eight weeks, since it takes  that long for the working mechanism to become adjusted, especially in  view of the fact that everybody has different lifestyles and habits. In the  event of any excessive deviation, please keep a day-to-day record of its  timekeeping over a period of about one week, for example. Does your SINN watch need an inspection, repair, retrofitting or reconditioning? If possible, please use our service order form. For information about our  service order form, please refer to the section entitled “Customer service”  on our website www.sinn.de/en and to the section entitled “servicing and  repairs” in our general terms and conditions of business at www.sinn.de/en.  We would be happy to send you a copy of the general terms and conditions.
  • Page 25 In case you have a chance to drop off your watch directly at our office in  Frankfurt am main we look forward to your visit. please make a note of our  opening times. Send your SINN watch by insured post to: Do you have any questions? sinn spezialuhren Gmbh  our employees will be pleased to   kundendienst  advise you.   Im Füldchen 5–7  telephone:  + 49 (0)69 978 414 400  60489 Frankfurt am main  telefax:  + 49 (0)69 978 414 401   Germany e-mail:  kundendienst@sinn.de...
  • Page 26 © sinn spezialuhren Gmbh 2. auflage / 2nd edition  10 2014 technische Änderungen vorbehalten.  technical specifications are subject to changes.