Sinn 656 vs Stowa Marine Original

[eseanyang]

Hi guys i am buying a new watch, and ive got a budget of 1000 dollars or so and i have narrowed it down to either a sinn 656 or a Stowa Marine Original? I don't wear a suit or anything and its going to be just for casual wear. Thanks

Sinn 656
http://www.watchbuys.com/store/pc/vi...2&idcategory=0

Stowa Marine Original (First one)
http://www.german-watches.com/cgi-bi...gesamt_zeilen=

 

[nemroth]

They are two different beasts, so difficult to compare IMHO.
Automatic vs manual wind, 38 vs 41mm, black vs white dial, luminova hands vs blued steel hands......
If you don´t plan to use it with a suit, I think you´ll find much more wearable the Sinn.

 

[clockwise]

I have not had the pleasure of owning a watch from either of these two brands. Biut I do have a weak spot for Sinn and have been looking at a few models over the years. Never considered Stowa. My vote goes to the Sinn.

 

[kolecho]

Sinn 656 anytime.

 

[Torrente]

STOWA, in my opinion is more beautiful and versatile. It also opens the possibility to swap between black and brown straps. And trust me that you would enjoy a look now and then at that nice transparent back.

Sinn on the other hand is better value.

 

[kolecho]

Display back on a sporty watch is just too pretentious. Those movements are not much to look in any case.

 

[PipPip]

Both nice watches but I prefer Stowa. I bought a new Stowa last year, my wife bought a new Sinn 456. Stowa took a while to arrive but good communication and service. The Sinn arrived quickly but had two problems, a dented crown right out of the box, well it was more of circular flaw in the steel than a dent, and an auto winding mechanism that was stuck, it did not auto wind even if worn constantly. It went back and was replaced in the end but it took a long time, cost us the insured postage to Germany to get it sent back, communication from Sinn was zero and the replacement arrived with no explanation or apology, just a watch in a box. I personally will not buy a Sinn as a result of this poor experience.

 

[Trompe le Monde]

i have 2 sinns and a stowa (mo). i like them all just about equally. from a branding and company perspective, perhaps i prefer sinn. they appeal to 2 different aesthetics so u should just get whatever catches your eye more

 

[Bill Smith]

Originally Posted by eseanyang

Hi guys i am buying a new watch, and ive got a budget of 1000 dollars or so and i have narrowed it down to either a sinn 656 or a Stowa Marine Original? I don't wear a suit or anything and its going to be just for casual wear. Thanks

Sinn 656
http://www.watchbuys.com/store/pc/vi...2&idcategory=0

Stowa Marine Original (First one)
http://www.german-watches.com/cgi-bi...gesamt_zeilen=

Tough one, both the Marine Original and the 656 are very different watches, both German and both very well made.

If it were my hard earned cash, I would go with the Stowa because it's more versatile.

 

[gdl203]

Between these two, the Stowa.

If it was a Sinn 142, 356 or EZM3, my answer would be different.

 

[Kappelan]

Stowa

 

[legorogel]

Sinn seems a lot nicer and more versatile and its german !

 

[whiteslashasian]

Originally Posted by legorogel

Sinn seems a lot nicer and more versatile and its german !

Not sure if you picked up on this...but the Stowa is German too

Originally Posted by gdl203

Between these two, the Stowa.

If it was a Sinn 142, 356 or EZM3, my answer would be different.

That 356 is a beaut. Otherwise I'd go with the Stowa over the 656 as well.

 

[GanglandDandy]

Stowa MO.

 

[Oleg]

Originally Posted by legorogel

Sinn seems a lot nicer and more versatile and its german !

Has Switzerland annexed Rheinfelden when I've not been paying attention?

Depends what you want the watch for: Sinn's more sporty, Stowa's more dressy and, for my money, more versatile (but then I own a Stowa which I love dearly).