opinion on U1 from TD

[spdu4ia]

I have been looking into a Sinn for a while and see your guys have some complaints about the lume on this model.

I found this one from one of our trusted dealers recently and from the pics seems to have pretty good lume and a good Mvmt as well (2836) . What is the general opinion on this model?

http://www.trwatch.com/product_info...d=416&osCsid=0aecee3c6b5ad516da43d993368a0565

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[maybeillbuyit]

U1 lume

I have just received a SDR U1 from puretime and as everyone says the lume is weak and its also got a green tint to it that the gen doesn't have. A sure tell. Doesn't bother me to much. I have the "swiss" 2836 movement. Its been fine although it doesnt seem to have a very long power reserve, maybe 10-12 hrs. Its a great rep and I'm glad I got it. I'm assuming they all come from the same factory so the one your looking at should be similar.

 

[horn34]

All the 2826 U1 models are coming from the same source, you just need to figure out who you want to send your money to. I bought mine from Silix and I've been very happy. Great communication and good prices. When I bought mine, they beat everyone by $20 for price and shipping.

http://www.silix-prime.co/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=115_160&products_id=1615

 

[westbayou]

I bought one from another dealer before I found this site. Showed up basically DOA. Fit and finish looked great with a few issues. The watch was losing about 5 minutes/hour even after a full wind. I would look down to check the time, and it would randomly stop ticking. Additionally, there was a drop of red paint on the inside of the crystal, the same color as the paint used on the hands. Oh, and yes, the lume sucks.

I returned the watch for repair/replacement over a month ago. No response from the dealer other than "Have not received your package yet, will repair and expedite as soon as I do." verbatim every time I send an e-mail. Expensive lesson learned.

 

[Ed911]

Bought the above Sinn one year ago from a fellow member. Reliable. I'm very happy with my U1.

 

[Rubberberner]

Just got mine yesterday from Hont, I love it. A stunning watch that looks really good on the wrist, perfect size IMO.

 

[Rubberberner]

My power reserve on full winding is over 36 hrs on my 2824 Asian, not a smooth sweep, not sure of the gen. I'm happy, but will definitely need a Lume job. I'm looking for someone with experience on this model.

 

[trailboss99]

I love mine, lume is indeed crap however.
Any of our lume guys could do that for you Rubber

 

[tranzmizzion]

My U1 on a gen bracelet.....

The bezel triangle bothers me more than the lume...

My u2 with gen strap and vac lumed bezel and dial.

 

[horn34]

My power reserve on full winding is over 36 hrs on my 2824 Asian, not a smooth sweep, not sure of the gen. I'm happy, but will definitely need a Lume job. I'm looking for someone with experience on this model.

PBdad did my U1. Good job, just took a while.

 

[razorblade]

It's a very accurate rep.

I have one but my Swiss movement is giving me some problems. I think she's a keeper, sending it to Goin for a fix and a relume really soon.

Here it is on gen bracelet:

 

[imperius*rex]

With a gen in mid 1K pricing the U1 makes oh hard to justify a modded rep, no?

 

[pam312asia7750]

Agree. Is it really feasible to buy a Swiss movement replica and then spent another Eur 250 on a genuine metal bracelet? Are you serious? Makes no sense to me at all.

 

[nuvolablue]

Very nice rep.