A unique combination of past and present: this is probably the essence of the unmistakable charm of this historic pilot's chronograph. Responsible for this is a contemporary interpretation that skilfully picks up and continues the traditional thread of a timepiece that is very popular with watch enthusiasts. In order to correctly categorise the historical lineage of the 156.1 model, it is important to know that the original predecessor is the 155 model (see below). As the successor to this timepiece, our company developed the 156 and 156 MILITARY models (see below) - all watches that are now true icons.
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Contemporary interpretation
A look at the present reveals the innovative character of the 156.1 model, which is manifested in our in-house SZ01 chronograph movement, which is designed so that the timepiece has a jumping 60-minute stopwatch hand from the centre. The plus point: stop times can therefore be recorded more easily, quickly and accurately - a clear gain in terms of clear readability. This movement is integrated into a newly designed case with a screw-in back, which is aesthetically modelled on its historical predecessors with a 43 mm-diameter case. However, the 156.1 now has a sapphire crystal, which is more scratch-resistant than the acrylic glass used in the original model.
The pilot's bezel is captively connected to the case and can be rotated smoothly without detent - another innovation that we have implemented in this form for the first time in a SINN chronograph in series production. The TEGIMENT Technology of the pilot's bezel is also an important prerequisite for the application of the Black Hard Coating, which proves to be extremely durable as a result. In contrast to the historical models, the pilot's bezel has a luminescent fixed point as a striking symbol in the marking at twelve o'clock, so that the position of the set reference time can be clearly identified in the dark. The numbers as the hour and minute hands are also luminescent and therefore perfectly legible.
The design philosophy for the 156.1 model is to continue tried and tested elements while utilising the potential for change. The result is a fascinating timepiece that is as historic as it is contemporary.
- SINN SZ01 chronograph movement
- 60-minute stop function from the dial centre
- Case made of stainless steel, bead-blasted
- Captive pilot’s bezel made of stainless steel with Black Hard Coating on a TEGIMENT Technology basis
- Sapphire crystal
- Water-resistant and pressure-resistant to 10 bar
- Low pressure resistant
Mechanical Movement
SINN Movement SZ01
Self-winding mechanism
28 bearing jewels
28,800 semi-oscillations per hour
Seconds stop function
Anti-magnetic as per DIN 8309
The information on the mechanical movement corresponds to the current production situation in Frankfurt am Main. Due to technical changes, it may happen in individual cases that stock items of our sales partners deviate from this information.
Case
Case made of stainless steel, bead-blasted
Sapphire crystal in front, anti-reflective on both sides
Case back screw-fastened
Meet the technical requirements for water-resistance, as set out in standard DIN 8310
Water-resistant and pressure-resistant to 10 bar
Low pressure resistant
Functions
Hours, minutes, subsidiary seconds
Date display
Chronograph
Pilot’s bezel with minute scale and luminious dot in the triangle
SINN Technologies
Captive bezel, sliding rotatable
Bezel with Black Hard Coating on a TEGIMENT Technology basis
Dimensions and Weight
Case diameter: 43 mm
Band lug width: 22 mm
Case thickness: 15,45 mm
Weight withour strap: 98 gramme
Dial and Hands
Matte black dial
Numbers coated with luminescent colour
Hour and minute hand coated with luminescent colour
| case material: | Steel |
| Movement: | Automatic |
| Gender: | Men's watch / Unisex |
| functions: | Chronograph |
| Art: | Watches |
