This 856S is in black steel watches.
I will classified this watch is for work use, where I need a reliable well built solid watch, with a GMT feature/fuction. And not too expensive too !
My first impression of this watch is that it looks much nicer in the real life than on photo.
Let me explain myself. At first I find that the dial was a bit busy, with the inner 24h chapter in white, the UTC hand in yellow so it was quite hard to read the utc time at a quick glance.
Now, after receiving the 856S, I have to say that it's easier to read than my Rolex gmt master & explorer 2, because of the oversized dial ( no bezel ), and huge wide white sword hands. The hour hand can't be mistaken for the UTC hand, being slightly longer, and hiding the UTC inner chapter while over it.
The minute hand is pointing right at the good distance to the minute chapter lines.
The hour markers are really huge and the quite big running second hand make it look like a cockpit clock running.
The readability is amazing.
The UTC hand is very discreet, and its black main body is basically not visible, being of matte black, as the dial is.
Its yellow pointer make it easy to find, and I have no hard time to read easily regular or UTC time at a glance.
I would have preferred a yellow UTC chapter, as the UTC hand tip, like its been done on the U2, but overall I am very pleased with the configuration.
The black date wheel is great and does not interfere with anything, a real smart touch.
The lume is very good and last long. Only the regular hour & minute hands, the hour markers and 3, 6, 9, 12 are glowing. The UTC indication ( hand & chapter ) is not lumed.
A common issue, the AR coating on the crystal seems hard enough, but I would expect it to wear off with time.
But for now I have to say it works & looks really great and it is easy to read the time in over light condition.
The case is amazing, not too heavy and the right size for any small to medium wrist. The tegiment treatment is a mostly invisible thing, but I am pleased to know it is here, and that the case will stay in great condition for a rather long time.
The black finish is really unique, and I enjoy it a lot, it really makes the dial area jump at your face, with all this contrasting hands and numerals.
The case back is not tegiments nor PVD'd and is smooth and confortable, rather flat, sloping down gradually on its sides, it bears the following indications :
"EDELSTAHL TEGIMENT . 100mT . STOSS-SICHER . WD 20BAR . Sinn 856.25xx "
The crown is big, with good grip, and with gloves it is probably possible to adjust the watch. its operation is accurate and it feels tight, athough it is very smooth.
It does not dig in my wrist as I read somewhere, but every wrist will tell a different story.
The bracelet is nice, with all solid links, and the adjustment is made by removing links, held together by screwed pins.
There is an extension in the clasp, in case you want to wear your watch over a diving suit, or winter garments. There is a safety clasp securing the bracelet.
It seems that the bracelet PVD can hold up in time quite long. I will mostly wear the watch on straps, so it will stay in good condition for a while.
Accuracy so far is good, at +2 sec/day,after settling down for a few weeks.
This watch is not the most beloved in the Sinn line, but it has a lot of technology for itself :
Magnetic protection, Tegimented & PVD'd steel case and bracelet, Shock-protection, 20Bar WR, Copper sulphate de-humidifying capsule, great legibility.
I think it is built to last, and I will enjoy wearing mine hopefully for a long time.
In short,a sharp looking,tough as a rock,value for money,practical piece
Only 1 complain the matt bracelet surface is a fingerprints magnet !
Other than this it is a cool & comfortable watch to wear !
This piece is 95% mint Sinn 856S(black tegimented) utc "full box & papers" set with bracelet for sale ! local set(Hourglass)& retails at $4,400
now $2,100 nett
wrote so much less than 3 days watch sold all the wat to Sabah !
Thanks warren & friends !
