Press release:
15 November 2009, Singapore – The Sinn signature U series like you’ve never seen before. Bigger, bolder, un-missable - The Hour Glass is honored to present the world premiere of the largest ever watch made by Sinn, created exclusively for The Hour Glass. Aptly named the “Ultimate U ”, its grander size is encased in an imposing un-missable 47mm case, crafted from the same German U-boat submarine steel from which it derives its name. Following hot on the heels of two prior limited-editions for The Hour Glass – the “U Black” and the “Tempus U1”, the U Series legacy continues with the “Ultimate U ”. Limited to only 200 pieces in total worldwide production.
The ‘U Series’ Legacy Continues
The background and exceptionally sturdy case of the German submarine steel, unparalleled in its remarkable resistance to seawater and anti-magnetic quality, sets the inspiration and creation of the U Series. Exclusively for Sinn, the steel supplier of Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft and Nordseewerke Emden GmbH shipyards are supplying the watchmaker with smaller amounts of exactly the same steel of which the world’s most modern non-nuclear submarines are made – the new submarine class 212 of the German Navy. A technical marvel of unparalleled reliability, it can be tegimented especially well. The rotating bezel’s minute scale for dive time reading is milled directly into the steel to assure safety, illegibility and accuracy. Tested by Germanischer Lloyd, the global authority in pressure testing of submarines, the Sinn U Series is the ultimate indispensable equipment for professionals and sports divers.
With key distinction in its new oversized case, with a larger crown, the “Ultimate U ” has a special dial embossed with the outline of a submarine. Its date marker on the dial presents the 30th day in each month in white, as a distinction to The Hour Glass’ 30th anniversary this year. Its caseback is engraved with “The Hour Glass Limited 200”. Each watch is also accompanied by a certificate that is personally signed-off by Mr Lothar Schmidt, CEO of Sinn.
The Sinn “Ultimate U ” is exclusively available at The Hour Glass.
Technical Information
Model: Ultimate U-A
The Hour Glass Limited-Edition 200 pieces
Case:
§ Large size 47 mm with a bigger crown
§ Backcase engraved with “Ultimate U-A and The Hour Glass Limited Edition 200”
§ Bezel with minute division snapping at different intervals
§ According to technical demands of diver’s norm DIN 8306
§ Submarine steel with TEGIMENT technology, pearl-polished, seawater resistant
§ Unremovable diver’s rotating bezel hardened to 1,500 HV
§ Screw-down crown
§ Sapphire crystal, anti-reflective on inside
§ Water resistant according to DIN 8310
§ Pressure resistant up to 100 bar (=1,000m water depth)
§ Safe below atmospheric pressure
Dial:
§ Special dial embossed with the outline of a submarine
§ White markers Indices with white long-luminous special paint
§ Red date display at 3 o’clock, white date display on 30th of each month
Hands:
§ White and red hands application with long-luminous special paint
Movement:
§ Mechanical movement (ETA 2892-A2) with self-winding mechanism
§ 21 jewels and 28,800 semi-oscillations per hour
§ Anti-magnetic according to DIN 8309
§ Shock resistance according to DIN 8308
Functions:
§ Hours, minutes, sweep seconds with stop-seconds
§ Date at 3 o’clock
§ Hardened diver’s rotating bezel with luminous triangle
§ Inactive luminous hands and indices + 12
§ Date in dial aperture
2 Straps: Silicone rubber strap plus bonus leather strap
Guarantee: 2 years
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