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I bought this watch by opportunity in South Korea, attracted by the brand and its resolutely vintage look thanks to the two-tone, it is a quartz movement with pretty Mercedes hands that make this black dial very well. Diving bezel, radium treatment and a water resistance of 200 meters, the best for a very sporty chic watch that exudes watches from the 80s. This is a reference 980.020N with a diameter of 37mm on its original two-tone steel bracelet, gold plated. The jubilee bracelet is very comfortable and the watch is very light. Model made very popular by Le Loup de Wolf Street, I strongly invite you to acquire it if you find one with this original bracelet.

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Tool watch with character, the precision and coldness of German execution, very industrial but so satisfying with this perfectly readable dial, thanks to the double anti-reflective treatment, all in an elegant 38.5mm case that will delight all wrists. Special mention for this red seconds hand, bringing a welcome sporty effect to this aviator dial, an excellent watch for a very reasonable price that exudes quality of execution.

Sinn 556A RS

The Sinn brand was created in 1961 by the visionary pilot and watchmaker Helmut Sinn in Frankfurt, Germany. Helmut Sinn was a World War II fighter pilot and survived several plane crashes. He used this experience to design shock and vibration resistant watches for German Air Force pilots and soldiers.&nbsp;
Additionally, the Sinn brand was the first to use helium for commercial diving watches, providing greater safety for professional divers. The Sinn brand is also known for working with NASA to develop watches for use in space. The range includes models like the <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/sinn/556">Sinn 556</a>, the <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/sinn/ezm_3">Sinn EZM 3</a>, the <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/sinn/u1">Sinn U1</a>, the <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/sinn/103_st">Sinn 103 ST</a>, the <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/sinn/104_st">Sinn 104 ST</a> and the <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/sinn/u50">Sinn U50</a>.
<h2 dir="ltr">How much does a Sinn watch cost?</h2>
Prices of new Sinn watches evolve regularly and differ depending on the model. Most cost between &euro; 1,500 and &euro; 3,000 depending on the finishes. Price differences can be significant between the brand's different collections. For example, the price of a <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/sinn/556">Sinn 556</a> fluctuates between &euro; 1,325 &euro; and &euro; 1,474 and the <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/sinn/356">Sinn 356 chronographs</a> oscillate between &euro; 2,390 and &euro; 2,865. The second-hand market is also an opportunity to look at to buy a Sinn cheaper than on the brand's website.
<h2 dir="ltr">Sinn: Instrument watches Made in Germany</h2>
Sinn is an independent brand and produces around 14,000 watches per year, all models combined. To choose the Sinn that best suits you, The Dialicious owners&rsquo; reviews are a valuable resource for evaluating the different models through the real experience of owners, like this <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/sinn/556/review/6490174522c1b516e673a413">review of the Sinn 556</a>, one of the brand's flagship models. Sinn is one of the <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/top/the_best_german_watch_brands">most popular german watch brands</a>.
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But of course, that dial...
In real life, it appears less "red and black" and more like a gradient from brown to orange, which explains why it's nicknamed NEGRONI, like the cocktail made with gin, Campari, and red vermouth.
I was drawn to Sinn's 556 model, the brand's most refined, the most legible, the ultimate tool watch that can be worn anywhere and in any circumstance, but the classic black dial seemed a little too... classic.
Sinn regularly releases variations of its bestseller. When I saw this 200-piece limited edition, I immediately fell for it. No date, stick indexes (which I prefer to the large 3-6-9-12), no unnecessary fluff, and the 5-link steel bracelet is also my favorite.
The dial and exclusivity unfortunately come at a price, as it costs an additional 800 euros compared to the classic version.
The proportions are perfect, and it's very comfortable to wear thanks to the jubilee bracelet that hugs the wrist and its curved lugs.
The satin-finished steel case is solid, and the bulge at the crown gives it a very "industrial" look, reminiscent of a German weapon of war, understated and effective. But, thanks to the delicacy of the sunray dial, the Germanic rigor fades, and the Italian gentleman can swirl the ice cubes in his cocktail glass.
The watch is water-resistant to 200 meters, the crown is screwed down, the time is easily readable day and night, and the deviation is a few seconds per month.
The transparent sapphire crystal case back reveals a soberly decorated but attractive movement.
The case is well finished, and includes spring bars, a bottle of oil, and an additional black calfskin strap with the appropriate tool.
Cheers!


Not just for the dial...

Perhaps the most versatile watch I have ever owned. A good diameter, good water resistance, a great bracelet, a dial of a truly original blue that changes from a pastel color to a sparkling dark blue. My everyday watch that follows me to the office and when traveling. It may only be missing a beautiful clasp at the bracelet level. To conclude, with it we can create lots of memories and for me that is the hallmark of a good timepiece.

Are 556 IB 

Sinn, a German brand known without being too well-known, that's what I like. The Sinn 556 is the entry-level watch and has 4 references, mine, the 556A, has 4 Arabic numerals 3,6,9 and 12 with a white second hand.
This Sinn exudes the tool watch, it is entirely brushed, easy to read, water-resistant to 200m, a crown protector and finally a ghost date that sticks perfectly to the watch.
Its only "non-tool" side is the transparent case back revealing the SW-200. Mine has a gold rotor that is now silver.
For its price, you get what you pay for.

In the end, making a simple watch is not easy, Sinn has succeeded with this 556A.

A very successful tool watch

The ultimate field watch, the Sinn 556 is a robust, precise and uncompromising tool watch. The sleek design of the 556A fully contributes to this impression of efficiency. In terms of specifications, we are on safe values, even proven: sapphire crystal, 200m water resistance with screwed and protected crown, anti-magnetism and above all unbeatable readability! The large Arabic numerals 3, 6, 9 and 12 in white on a matte black background and the white hands allow an almost instantaneous reading of the time. The date window is very discreet, almost invisible if we compare the size of the font to that of the hour numerals. The design of the hands is particularly successful, with their black bases they seem to float on the dial. I also appreciate its contained diameter of 38.5mm which gives it a certain discretion. In short, a versatile watch but whose charm strangely lies in its simplicity or even its rigor. A daily watch that is very likely to remain stuck to my wrist!

Sinn 556A: the perfect field

I absolutely love everything about this watch.

For me, its proportions are perfect: the ratio of diameter to lug width to thickness to lug width is just right.

The matte black dial stands out beautifully against the double-sided anti-reflective crystal.

The dial itself may seem simple, but it exudes a clear sense of balance on the wrist. There's no text, just 12-3-6-9 numerals and deceptively simple hour markers, but everything seems perfectly placed and sized.

The date window is very well integrated.

I also love the crown diameter, especially the crown guard, which I think contributes significantly to the overall balance of the case.

There are no polished parts, which adds a touch of ruggedness but also a discreet and elegant feel.

The H-link bracelet conveys both robustness and a sporty look. The clasp is simple yet effective. I can't imagine this watch on any other bracelet than its steel one, to be honest.

Overall, the finish is impeccable.

Nothing special to say about the movement, a well-known SW200. However, I find the rotor rather ineffective for winding. Apart from that, the accuracy is quite good.

The set includes a tool for removing links and threadlocker, which is just great.

Because I have to find some drawbacks, I would say that the satin-finished steel is quite prone to scratches. Also, the luminescence is very basic, neither powerful nor long-lasting.

For me, it's an essential watch that ticks a lot of boxes, but it has become too expensive for a simple three-hand watch with a basic SW200 movement (two and a half years ago I already thought it was quite pricey, but now...).

Pure efficiency

La marque&nbsp;Serica a &eacute;t&eacute; cr&eacute;&eacute;e en 2019 par J&eacute;r&ocirc;me Burget et 3 amis &agrave; Paris, en France. Le nom Serica vient d'une r&eacute;gion perdue au bout de l'Extr&ecirc;me-Orient que les Grecs et les Romains avaient baptis&eacute;e ainsi. Ce lieu fait &eacute;cho &agrave; la gen&egrave;se de la marque, qui vise &agrave; concevoir des montres m&eacute;caniques de qualit&eacute; au style n&eacute;or&eacute;tro, pr&ecirc;tes &agrave; vous suivre aux confins du monde.
La gamme comprend des montres telles que la <a title="Page Serica 4512" href="https://www.dialicious.com/serica/4512">Serica 4512</a>, la <a title="Page Serica 5303" href="https://www.dialicious.com/serica/5303">Serica 5303</a> et la <a title="Page Serica 8315 GMT Chronom&egrave;tre" href="https://www.dialicious.com/serica/8315">Serica 8315</a>. L'une des particularit&eacute;s de cette marque est que son nom n'appara&icirc;t nulle part sur le cadran, afin de pousser le passionn&eacute; &agrave; acheter un design, des finitions et des proportions, et pas seulement un nom. En juillet 2023, Serica a lanc&eacute; la Serica 5303 COSC une version chronom&egrave;tre certifi&eacute;e par le Contr&ocirc;le Officiel Suisse des Chronom&egrave;tres.
Leur avant-dernier mod&egrave;le est la <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/serica/6190">Serica 6190</a> surfant sur les bases de la 1&egrave;re r&eacute;f&eacute;rence de la marque, la Serica 4512. Cette 6190 &eacute;pouse les codes stylistiques de la marque, des anses lyres, un choix de cadrans diff&eacute;rents et la possibilit&eacute; de choisir la position de la couronne &agrave; 3 heures ou en mode "Destro" &agrave; 9 heures. Cette Serica 6190 est &eacute;quip&eacute; du calibre Soprod M100 certifi&eacute; COSC (Contr&ocirc;le Officiel Suisse des Chronom&egrave;tres) &agrave; l'intar des productions actuelles des autres mod&egrave;les 5303 et 8315.&nbsp;
Depuis le 21 novembre 2024, Serica propose une nouvelle collection tr&egrave;s audacieuse...&nbsp;Une montre habill&eacute;e sortant des sentiers battus nomm&eacute;e "Parade" sous la r&eacute;f&eacute;rence 1174. Ces 4 chiffres, comme toutes les autres r&eacute;f&eacute;rences Serica, propose une symbolique issue du nombre d'or ou divines proportions dont le ratio entre la longeur et la largeur sont de 1,174... Une nouveaut&eacute; propos&eacute;e en pr&eacute;-commande &agrave; 1,490 &euro; pour une livraison pr&eacute;vue en Mars 2025...
<h2>Quel est le prix d'une montre Serica ?</h2>
Les prix des montres Serica &eacute;voluent et diff&eacute;rent selon les mod&egrave;les. La plupart co&ucirc;tent entre 990 &euro; et 1,890 &euro; selon les mod&egrave;les et finitions. Le mod&egrave;le GMT de la marque, Serica 8315 GMT Chronom&egrave;tre co&ucirc;te 1,890 &euro; tandis que le dernier mod&egrave;le lanc&eacute; par Serica, la r&eacute;f&eacute;rence <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/serica/6190">6190</a> est propos&eacute;e &agrave; 990 &euro;.
Serica est ind&eacute;pendante et produit environ 5,000 montres par an, tous mod&egrave;les confondus. Serica fait partie du <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/top/les_meilleures_marques_de_montres_francaises">Top 10 des marques de montres fran&ccedil;aises les plus populaires</a>, ainsi que du <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/top/les_meilleures_micro_marques_de_montres">Classement des meilleures micro-marques de montres</a>. Pour choisir le mod&egrave;le Serica qui vous correspond le mieux,&nbsp;les avis clients Dialicious sont une ressource essentielle pour &eacute;valuer les diff&eacute;rents mod&egrave;les &agrave; travers l'exp&eacute;rience r&eacute;elle des clients
(Mise &agrave; jour Novembre 2024)

The brand Serica was created in 2019 by J&eacute;r&ocirc;me Burget and 3 friends in Paris, France. The name Serica comes from a lost region at the end of the Far East that the Greeks and Romans named it like this. This place echoes the genesis of the brand, which aims to design quality mechanical watches in a neo-retro style, ready to follow you to the ends of the world.
The range includes watches such as the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/serica/4512">Serica 4512</a>, the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/serica/5303">Serica 5303</a> and the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/serica/8315">Serica 8315</a>. One of the particularities of this brand is that its name does not appear anywhere on the dial, in order to encourage the enthusiast to buy a design, finishes and proportions, and not just a name. In July 2023, Serica launched the Serica 5303 COSC, a chronometer version certified by the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute.
The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/serica/6190">Serica 6190</a> surfing on the bases of the brand's first reference, the Serica 4512. This 6190 follows the stylistic codes of the brand, lyre lugs, a choice of different dials and the possibility of choosing the position of the crown at 3 o'clock or at &ldquo;Destro&rdquo; mode at 9 o&rsquo;clock. This Serica 6190 is powered with the Soprod M100 caliber COSC (Official Swiss Chronometer Certification) certified, like the current productions of the other 5303 and 8315 models.&nbsp;
Since November 21, 2024, Serica has been offering a very daring new collection... A dress watch off the beaten track called &ldquo;Parade&rdquo; under the reference 1174. These 4 figures, like all other Serica references, offer a symbolism derived from the golden number or divine proportions whose ratio between length and width is 1.174... A novelty offered for pre-order at &euro; 1,490 for one delivery planned for March 2025...
<h2 dir="ltr">How much does a Serica watch cost?</h2>
The prices of Serica watches change and differ depending on the model. Most cost between &euro; 990 and &euro; 1,890 depending on the models and finishes. The brand's GMT model, Serica 8315 GMT Chronometer costs &euro; 1,890 while the latest model launched by Serica, the reference&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/serica/6190">6190</a> is offered to &euro; 990.
Serica is independent and produces around 5,000 watches per year, all models combined. Serica is part of the&nbsp;<a href="https://preprod.dialicious.com/en/top/the_best_french_watch_brands">Top 10 most popular French watch brands</a>, as well as&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/top/the_best_micro_watch_brands">ranking the best micro watch brands</a>. To choose the Serica model that best suits you, <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/serica/5303">Serica 5303 reviews</a>, <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/serica/4512">Serica 4512 reviews</a>, <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/serica/6190">Serica 6190 reviews</a> or <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/serica/8315">Serica 8315 reviews</a> are an #1 resource for evaluating different models through real customer experience.
(Updated December 2025)

Sinn 556 is a model launched in 2008, conceived as a simple, legible German tool-watch rooted in the brand&rsquo;s cockpit instruments: a clean dial (556 I with indices, 556 A with 3-6-9-12), a 38.5 mm satin-steel case, sapphire crystals front/back and a screw-down crown for 200 m water-resistance. Now driven by Sellita&rsquo;s SW200-1 automatic (earlier ETA 2824-2), the 556 targets everyday versatility (office/weekend) rather than extreme specialization, prioritizing clarity, sturdiness and compact ergonomics.
<h3>Design &amp; legibility: the model&rsquo;s identity</h3>
The 556 distills Sinn&rsquo;s &ldquo;instrument&rdquo; DNA: bold baton hands, crisp markers (or quarter-hour numerals on the A), a precise minute track and a very open dial impression thanks to the thin bezel; the black can be matte (A) or slightly glossy (I), with occasional colorful series broadening the palette, such that the signature is a no-nonsense face where every marking serves readability.
<h3>Case, strap and daily comfort</h3>
The 38.5 mm satin-steel case (&asymp; 45.5 mm lug-to-lug; 20 mm lugs) wears controlled and confident, brings 200 m/20 bar (DIN 8310) and dual-AR sapphire front with a sapphire display back; on fine-link steel or leather/rubber, the watch stays planted thanks to straight lugs and low mass, meaning the 556 is equally happy on tight steel or supple leather without sacrificing clarity.
<h3>Movement: architecture, performance and care</h3>
Early 556s used ETA&rsquo;s 2824-2, now replaced by Sellita&rsquo;s SW200-1 (4 Hz, about 38&ndash;41 h) with hacking and hand-wind; Sinn regulates and seals its watches (screw-down crown), so a 4&ndash;6-year service cadence suits normal wear, with a pressure test whenever seals are changed, and the SW200-1 plus Sinn construction delivers steady accuracy with instant setting.
<h3>Timeline &amp; main models (2008&ndash;2025)</h3>
(2008) Sinn 556 &ldquo;First Series&rdquo;:
The 556 debuts as the instrumental gateway: 38.5 mm satin case, black baton-index dial, date at 3, ETA 2824-2 and 200 m WR. The concept: a go-anywhere tool that&rsquo;s less &ldquo;technical&rdquo; than a U-Series diver yet dressier than a pilot chronograph, with a sapphire back to showcase the mechanics. Alternating leather or steel bracelets, this blueprint anchors the entire family, and a practical umbrella identifier is Sinn 556.
(2011) Sinn 556 I &ldquo;Indices&rdquo;:
Applied markers and a slightly glossy black dial with date at 3, pushing the &ldquo;sport-elegant&rdquo; angle; the uncluttered look&mdash;no verbose text&mdash;makes it an easy daily, while the sapphire back flatters the movement. The compact footprint slips under cuffs and pairs naturally with smooth leather or tidy steel. For catalog mapping, commercial materials often fold this into Sinn 556 I.
(2011) Sinn 556 A &ldquo;3-6-9-12&rdquo;:
&ldquo;Cockpit&rdquo; reading: quarter-hour numerals, matte black contrast and luminous blocks/hands; identical dimensions and WR, this A speaks to fans of functional graphics while remaining shirt-friendly on black leather. Later variants preserve the simple, effective codes, and the corresponding catalog entry is Sinn 556.
(2016) Sinn 556 Anniversary (55th Anniversary LE):
Limited to 1,000: anthracite sunburst dial with &ldquo;1961&ndash;2016&rdquo; replacing &ldquo;AUTOMATIK&rdquo;, sometimes no-date depending on series; the same 38.5 mm case, sapphire back and 20 bar rating. The goal: transpose the tool spirit into a dressier register via texture and light. Numbering sits on the rotor and wearability stays universal; reference codes vary by lot, so we list Sinn 556 Anniversary.
(2018) Sinn 556 I B &ldquo;Blue Sunburst&rdquo;:
A dark-blue electroplated sunburst dial (often no-date for certain runs) that exploits the 556&rsquo;s restraint to deliver a brighter personality; it excels on fine-link steel at the office, while brown leather warms the look. WR and dimensions are unchanged, enabling a true one-watch approach.&nbsp;
(2020) Sinn 556 I RS &ldquo;Red Seconds&rdquo;:
Mechanically the same as the 556 I, but with a red sweep seconds adding graphic punch and dynamic legibility; the black/white/red triad underscores the tool vibe without resorting to a rotating bezel or heavy dial text. It suits buyers wanting a subtle sport cue. A frequently cited identifier for the bracelet version is Sinn 556 I.
(2022) Sinn 556 &ldquo;Color Series&rdquo; (limited):
Four hues (Aquamarine, Emerald Green, Carnelian Red, Citrine Yellow), each limited to 400 pieces, retaining the 38.5 mm footprint and &ldquo;daily&rdquo; philosophy. These runs proved the design&rsquo;s plasticity: a tool can be playful without losing clarity, and they broadened the 556&rsquo;s audience significantly.&nbsp;
(2025) Sinn 556 &ldquo;Ice Blue / Sand / Mauve / Sage&rdquo; (limited):
New pastel-guilloch&eacute; dials (Ice Blue, Sand, Mauve, Sage), limited and priced above the classic black versions; same size/architecture, but a more casual-chic vibe. Aimed at wearers wanting Sinn reliability with a confident color story, they confirm the 556 as a platform for restrained expressions.&nbsp;
<h3>Buying advice: size, variants, straps &amp; uses</h3>
Wrists 15&ndash;17 cm: 38.5 mm is exactly the 556&rsquo;s remit; under a cuff, thin bezel and modest thickness promote glide and discretion, hence if torn between &ldquo;tool&rdquo; and &ldquo;dress&rdquo;, the black 556 I is the safest starting point. Dual-AR helps both indoors and outside.
Style: choose &ldquo;A&rdquo; if you want cockpit numerals (3-6-9-12), &ldquo;I&rdquo; if you prefer pure indices, and &ldquo;I B/anniversary/colors&rdquo; for dressier vibes; in every case, personality comes primarily from the dial, as the case is constant. It&rsquo;s a superb base for a minimal rotation.&nbsp;Straps: fine-link steel gives solidity and all-round use, smooth leather softens the watch in formal contexts and rubber boosts outdoor readiness; keeping two straps genuinely transforms a 556 across your week. Mind the 20 mm lug width to expand options.
Technical: if you rarely time things and want a reliable daily, the 556 covers it; 200 m and a screw-down crown handle real life (rain, occasional pool), and a biennial pressure test safeguards the long haul. The SW200-1 services widely at sensible cost.
<h3>Conclusion</h3>
A compact, crystal-clear instrument, the Sinn 556 is for wearers wanting a &ldquo;do-it-all&rdquo; tool watch: readable, robust, everywhere-ready and easy to tune via dials/straps. Pick the face (A vs I), then tone (sober vs expressive), and add a second strap to widen use-cases; to refine your pick, Dialicious customer reviews remain a helpful checkpoint for comfort, readability and everyday reliability.
(Updated September 2025)

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