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TimeTechTalk.com > Time Tech Talk > Time Talk > Sinn U1, Kenzo SS Nautilus, Ocean7 LM6, Or an Enzo HELP! |
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dafinga 3T WIS
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My wife is going to buy me one of these watches and I am going crazy trying to make a decision. I am starting to lean towards the Sinn U1 with a bracelet. Please chime in. Are there any other places to buy a U1 in the states rather then Watchbuys? Thanks.... |
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abrizz 3T WIS 
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psst! take a look at my newly arrived enzo before you decide. ;) lots of photos there! Camera_photos.gi I couldn't be more excited about it. But I have to agree that all the watches you posted are very nice in their way. The Sinn seems like an extremly rugged piece and the kenzo is really smoooth. |
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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Wow!! You have a fantastic wife!! Out of your choices I would eliminate the O7 and then have to think long and hard!! Personally where I sit today I would be drawn to the Kenzo. In truth, you can't go wrong with any of your options. Please keep us updated! |
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KenC Admin 
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I don't own either, but , from a "bang-for-the-buck" standpoint, I would go for KENZO. From a design standpoint, although they are completely different, they are both "knockouts"! SINN has an excellent reputation and, on the build of the KENZO, I will take Oscar's expert word on the excellent quality. Last but not least...I have never been (for a variety of reasons) an Ocean7 fan. |
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oagaspar Site Founder 
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hmmmmmm.....tough decision as the SinnU1 is a gotta have watch imho but you could probably swing a Kenzo which imo is worth double the selling price and almost sold out at this point and a demo Enzo if any are left for the same price as the U1 on bracelet would run youwoohoo.gifThere are other Sinn dealers but Watchbuys is the best as far as I'm concerned....they have the Sinn advantage guarantee and all service work for us Staties is done at RGM in P.A so you can't beat that...they will bargain on some watches if you ask and are very easy to deal with as are Kenzo and Enzo! hand6.gif With either one you choose you can't go wrong ... in all honesty I would be jumping on the SinnU1 especially seeing it would be a gift from your wife! |
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IW 3T WIS 
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Sinn |
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srh_pres 3T WIS 
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Imho, from pure aesthetic pov, Enzo all the way...;) |
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abrizz 3T WIS
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I have to agree. Enzo's are beautiful. Second on my list would be the Kenzo I think. I really like how the case of that watch is done. Sinn is nice but I'd probably like the U2 better I think, I like the gmt-function in the watch. Hey enzo, make a watch with an extra 24h hand! Please? Pretty please? But not too fast though, I have to save up some more money first! :D The oceans are nice watches too but for some reason they haven't gotten me...yet! ;) |
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dafinga 3T WIS
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The current price from Watchbuys is $1730. Do these guys have any give on the price? This watch seems to have gone up $600 in a year. Every used one I have seen has been gone in short order. |
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Eric L. 3T WIS 
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I would go for the Kenzo because it is more unique among dive watch enthusiasts - I do agree - the price point that it is selling at is a good one. The Sinn, you can get a better deal waiting for a used one to pop up on the sales forums. I cannot comment on the Enzo but I've heard they are outstanding - they do use the same basic case as Schaumberg, Nauticfish, and Ocean7 (LM-3) though. I wish they came with a more functional bezel, ala LM-3. The LM-6 looks like a nice watch styled almost in the style of a SAR but I wish the lume markers have more contrast with the dial on the orange and yellow versions. |
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teddyhanna Guest
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dafinga tuff choice ........hm...good luck bro. I do like the Kenzo or Sinn, because I don't have one. |
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outstretchedhands Guest
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Don't look at the soon-to-be Ocean7 LM-7 or you'll be even more confused..  Last edited on Sat Dec 29th, 2007 07:46 pm by |
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KenC Admin
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outstretchedhands wrote: Don't look at the soon-to-be Ocean7 LM-7 or you'll be even more confused.. God, that's ugly...and another knock off of another high end brand!  |
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teddyhanna Guest
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KenC wrote: outstretchedhands wrote:Don't look at the soon-to-be Ocean7 LM-7 or you'll be even more confused.. You know all I have to say is.....I agree with Ken yourock.gifyourock.gifyourock.gifhehe.....  |
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dafinga 3T WIS
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I think that I am going to go with the Sinn. Now I have to decide whether to shell out for a new one or wait for a used one. |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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dafinga wrote: contact Anders via pm here at 3T in the Gnomon watches forum and ask him if he has a U1......he carries Sinn and may have a nice deal for you if one is in his stockpile and Anders is Awesome to deal with!hand6.gif I think that I am going to go with the Sinn. Now I have to decide whether to shell out for a new one or wait for a used one. |
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dafinga 3T WIS
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PM sent thanks |
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outstretchedhands Guest
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teddyhanna wrote: KenC wrote:outstretchedhands wrote:Don't look at the soon-to-be Ocean7 LM-7 or you'll be even more confused.. I guess. Since the Ploprof isn't made anymore, though, I kind of saw it as emulation rather than a knockoff. It's a project between the company and WUS members, I think, so not you're usual knockoff, at least. :) |
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KenC Admin
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outstretchedhands wrote: teddyhanna wrote:KenC wrote:outstretchedhands wrote:Don't look at the soon-to-be Ocean7 LM-7 or you'll be even more confused.. Okay, I'll "buy" into "emulation" or "homage", but as most of the other Ocean7 products, the end result always looks like someone else's product...why collaborate...why not just open a watch catalog, point and 'private label" it! (but this one is still ugly...imo...others, of course, will like it) :D. |
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outstretchedhands Guest
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True. And yes, it's an ugly duckling but then I never thought the Ploprof particularly beautiful but I still love it... |
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outstretchedhands Guest
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Canadajo, didn't I see you involved with the LM7 thread somewhere? Are you grabbing one? |
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esantelli 3T WIS
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I have owned every watch you listed, this year, the only one I have left is the U1 It is unique in that Sinn with SUG makes their own cases and the tegimented bezel is very durable, plus the sub steel is kind of cool Things to remember: 1.The beadblasted finish is difficult to "fix" if scratched, althought the finish is durable 2. It really looks the best on the bracelet, weird it doesn't do much for me on leather or zulu, the rubber bracelet is nice, but SS bracelet is great 3. Lume is good , not as brilliant as Kenzo 4. The crystal has external AR coating which shows fingerprints and can scratch, when clean it is undetectable 5. The dial design is unique and well done, U2 more busy IMHO 6.U1 tends to hold value well and easily flipped, their prices keeping going up especially with weak USD Kenzo is nice design if you like the hands, excellent lume. case is nice Fricker design but not unique. i also think this watch looks best on SS, but nato/zulu works. Enzo especially EM001 is a beautiful watch, sourced common case, I personally do not like protruding HRV. Enzo is such a pleasure to work with and hopefully he has something in the works.The LM6 is Asian case nicely finished, it does do it for me I must admit. If you throw in used watches : I personally think the UTS 500/1000m series is a great design and comfortable to wear very tool like, bulletproof, also unique handmade case which I like. If homage is your thing check out MKII incredible value and so accurate, long wait for custom job, love that Sea Fighter out eds Last edited on Mon Jan 7th, 2008 07:36 pm by esantelli |
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