IIcohow-wowyp round two! (3/8) Sinn 556 I vs. Seiko 5 SNKK87
If I could only have one watch - which one would you chose?
The watch all the watch people nod to versus the watch even watch people don't know
Sinn 556 I (38.5mm)
That dial! I can lose myself just staring into the deep black nothing.
Sinn is a short lunch break walk for me. I found it inevitable to have one, watch nerds in Frankfurt must have a Sinn. The 556 was most appealing to me because of it's simplicity. I always think about putting it on different straps but I find it so perfectly balanced on the bracelet that I rarely change it.
Whenever I don't know which watch to wear, this is my go to. It's always appropriate.
Seiko 5 SNKK87 (38mm)
Many years ago I had bought one like this for modding it and while I lost interest in the whole mod thing, I keep remembering how well this one wears. So I bought another one, this time to keep it as is. Whenever I'm wearing it I think how little is needed to feel like you're wearing "a proper watch". It's the ultimate under the radar watch for me.
Which one would you pick?
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While this is not one of the uglier Sinn models, I'm an SNK wearer. I totally admit that in most objective comparisons, it should be Sinn all the way. I know that there are some frustrations with the Seiko's movement. I just like its looks better.
That is very close. Love both watches. Sinn crashes Seiko with that dial, bracelet and movement, Seiko has the watch soul and is really affordable. I tossed a coin and it had Sinn on both sides. Sorry Seiko.