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Old 13 November 2022, 11:05 AM   #1
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"Breitling" Sinn 903

Recently acquired this German flavor of the Breitling Navtimer. Hope this is the right forum since it is officially licensed from Breitling.

Tough to find any information out about it but it has the Lemania 1873 caliber. A few differences in the dial layout from overall very similar.

Very happy with this watch and its size and weight. Now I can calculate a tip easily. LOL


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Old 13 November 2022, 01:30 PM   #2
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The history of how Sinn got the rights is interesting.

I’ve actually considered this version over the navitimer because of the cool nuance.
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Old 14 November 2022, 12:55 AM   #3
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Very cool, I had no idea about this. A great watch to have in your collection.
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Old 14 November 2022, 02:00 AM   #4
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Breitling sold the parts and the right when it went bankrupt around 1979 AFAIK but did not sell the name Navitimer.
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Old 14 November 2022, 02:11 AM   #5
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The history of how Sinn got the rights is interesting.

I’ve actually considered this version over the navitimer because of the cool nuance.
That's why I would prefer it as well. And the price.
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Old 14 November 2022, 03:16 AM   #6
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That's why I would prefer it as well. And the price.
Unfortunately prices have risen considerably over the last couple of years :( anyway, worth the hunt.
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Old 14 November 2022, 05:02 AM   #7
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You can find one for 3k or under if you are patient.

What is interesting is it says "T SWISS MADE T" whereas every other Sinn usually says "Germany" on it. So I wonder if Sinn paid someone else to assemble?

I owned a Sinn UTC watch years ago and liked it and this is just a little different.

Anything thanks for the kind words.
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Old 29 November 2022, 07:48 AM   #8
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You can find one for 3k or under if you are patient.

What is interesting is it says "T SWISS MADE T" whereas every other Sinn usually says "Germany" on it. So I wonder if Sinn paid someone else to assemble?

I owned a Sinn UTC watch years ago and liked it and this is just a little different.

Anything thanks for the kind words.
I would guess that with a lemania movement it would say "swiss made" as opposed to "Germany" since that is usually (Albeit far from always) a signifier of the movement
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Old 30 November 2022, 02:53 AM   #9
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Sophisticated time piece. Love it
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Old 7 December 2022, 12:48 AM   #10
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This is the first time when I see this iconic watch with the different logo. In my opinion it is look like a fake Navitimer.
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Old 7 December 2022, 07:32 AM   #11
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Beautiful!!!!!!
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Old 28 June 2023, 03:47 AM   #12
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I have a huge soft spot for the 903 just due to the story behind it! Still awaiting for when the perfect one will find it's way to my wrist.
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