Sinn 103 Ti DIAPAL User manual

MODEL SERIES 103

CONTENTS
SINN SPEZIALUHREN ZU FRANKFURT AM MAIN
MODEL SERIES 103
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
USING THE CHRONOGRAPH TO MEASURE TIME
ADJUSTING THE LENGTH OF THE
WATCH STRAPS
Ar-DEHUMIDIFYING TECHNOLOGY
TECHNICAL DETAILS
SERVICE
6 – 9
10 – 11
12 – 15
16 – 17
18 – 19
20 – 21
22 – 27
28 – 29

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DEAR CUSTOMER,
We know from numerous
conversations that the people
who buy our watches do so out of
conviction. This includes people with
a pronounced affinity to technology
who are fascinated, for example,
by the solutions we have devised
for protection from magnetic fields
and scratch resistance. Some of our
customers, such as divers, pilots and
the German GSG 9 special police
unit, rely on their watches in their
respective careers because their lives
depends on it.
They all swear by the performance,
resilience and durability, as well
as the quality and precision of our
watches. That is why Hamburg-based
Germanischer Lloyd regularly tests
and certifies the water and pressure
resistance of our diving watches.

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We have selected pilot's watches tested and certified to the Technical
Standard for Pilot's Watches (TESTAF) by Aachen University of Applied
Sciences. The TESTAF ensures that a pilot's watch meets all timekeeping
requirements during flight operations in accordance with visual and
instrumental flight regulations and is suitable for professional use. Functionality
is our top priority and ultimately determines the design. Only the technical
features that are really needed can be found on our watches. Because we
believe that products have to speak for themselves.
The basic question that we ask ourselves is: which innovative technologies
and materials can be employed for our craft and provide solutions for
rendering our watches even more practical for everyday use? It is often worth
indulging in a little lateral thinking to see what is going on in other industrial
sectors or fields of science. We repeatedly go to the limits of physical
resources to upgrade our watches – with the aim of making what's good
even better. Most of our best developments are yet to come!
I am delighted that you have decided to buy a SINN timepiece and hope
that it will continue to give you pleasure for many years to come.
Yours sincerely,
Lothar Schmidt

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It was back in 1961 that pilot and blind-flying instructor Helmut Sinn founded
the company. Since then, we have been committed to producing high-
specification mechanical watches. In 1994, the graduate engineer Lothar
Schmidt took over the company. This marked the beginning of a new era
for the SINN brand, because the new owner took a decisive step towards
more innovation. Under his leadership, new technologies and materials were
introduced, thus providing the crucial incentives for our company's evolution
and gradual emergence as an insider's tip for lovers of fine watches. Today,
our name stands for technical innovations – much to the delight of both the
trade and our customers alike.
SINN SPEZIALUHREN ZU FRANKFURT AM MAIN

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Advancements in endurance testing
Take, for example, the absolutely condensation-
free, anti-reflective, german submarine steel diving
watch – made possible by HYDRO technology.
Other examples include a chronometer
chronograph fashioned from a 22-carat gold alloy
that is as hard as stainless steel and a chronometer
with a magnetic resistance 20 times the standard.
There are also watches with a clockwork
mechanism optimally protected from aging by an
inert gas and integrated dehumidifying capsule.
The list would not be complete without mentioning
the development of mission timers
(Einsatzzeitmesser or EZM in German) for special
police units and border patrol guards as well as
temperature resistance technology to keep
mechanical watches performing at temperatures
ranging from –45°C to + 80°C. This technology has
proven its worth in the EZM 10 TESTAF model, for
example, used as part of the official approvals
procedure for Eurocopter's EC 145 T2 high-
performance helicopter. Hot and cold climate tests
and high-altitude experiments were carried out in
the deserts of the USA, the Rocky Mountains and
the frozen wastes of Canada. The watch was worn
unprotected, outside the pilot's overall, during cold
climate tests at temperatures reaching –45°C.

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Innovations and certifications
Our diving watches are made of submarine steel, such as that used
to construct the outer hulls of the German Type 212A submarine class,
continuously pass these tests for temperature resistance and function.
Germanischer Lloyd, the world's largest classification society for maritime
safety, has been testing our diving watches for pressure and water resistance
since 2005. As part of Germanischer Lloyd's official certification process, our
diving watches have been treated as part of diving equipment since 2006
and tested and certified in accordance with European diving equipment
standards. This is unparalleled in the watch industry.
We have had selected pilot's watches tested and certified to the Technical
Standard for Pilot's Watches (TESTAF) by Aachen University of Applied
Sciences since 2012. The TESTAF, the result of a research project at the initiative
of Sinn Spezialuhren, ensures that a pilot's watch meets all timekeeping
requirements during flight operations in accordance with visual and
instrumental flight regulations and is suitable for professional use.
DIAPAL is one of our most important technological developments, with oiling
no longer needed for the most important functions in the watch thanks to
the materials we select. This technology was first used in 2001. With the aid
of TEGIMENT technology, we achieve greatly increased scratch resistance
through surface hardening.

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Ongoing advancement in technology and quality
Our top priority has always been to develop watches that offer superior
performance – both in daily and in professional use. Which is why our
engineers are working continually to identify which innovative methods,
materials and technologies are best suited for optimising our watches.
Each new development has to first undergo rigorous practical tests before
being incorporated. And no watch leaves our workshops before it has
been subjected to thorough checking and fine adjustment by our master
watchmakers.
Workshop modifications and hand-engraving
From the robust case and the polished crystal
through to elaborate refinements: we make sure
that each and every detail of our watches is fit
for purpose. The same applies to our workshop
modifications. Only the perfect interaction of all
components and technologies ensures that our
watches can meet all their design specifications
in full. Take for example the SZ02 calibre of our
U1000 diving chronograph. The 60-minute scale
of the stopwatch minute counter is much simpler
and more intuitive to read than the 30-minute
scale commonly found on other watches. The
hand-engraving represents a highly personal
form of refinement. If required, our specially
trained master engraver can etch a name,
initials, monograms or symbols onto the rotor,
movement bridge and case back.

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It's obvious at a glance what the 103 model series was created for:
uncompromising functionality. They are designed to resemble cockpit
instruments, in keeping with our company tradition. After all, the first watches
we produced were mechanical aviation clocks for professional use. The
patented technologies we have developed over the years are now also part
of these classic Sinn watches.
The patented technologies developed over the course of time under the
leadership of owner Lothar Schmidt have since also been made manifest
in the technical features of selected models from this traditional series. For
example, DIAPAL technology for a lubricant-free escapement and Ar
dehumidifying technology for enhanced freedom from fogging, each of
which is indicated respectively in the name of the model ("DIAPAL" or "Ar").
Thus you will find traditional models in the 103 series that are also equipped
with additional special features, such as the 103 Ti DIAPAL and 103 St DIAPAL
with DIAPAL technology and Ar dehumidifying technology.
MODEL SERIES 103

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Winding the watch (crown position 1)
The crown is screwable (crown position 0). To loosen the crown, turn it counter-
clockwise. The movement is wound by turning the crown clockwise. About
40 winds of the crown are generally enough to ensure reliable functionality.
Under normal circumstances, simply wearing the watch every day should
suffice to keep the self-winding mechanism wound. The power reserve allows
you to take off your watch overnight without having to re-wind it.
Hour hand
Minute hand
Crown position
0 1 2 3
Second hand
Stopwatch second hand
Stopwatch minute hand
Stopwatch hour hand
Hand for second
time zone (UTC)
Date display
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Models: 103 Ti DIAPAL, 103 St DIAPAL

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Time adjustment (crown position 3)
In crown position 3, the motion is paused. This helps you to set the watch
precisely. To set the time accurately, we recommend moving the hand past
the desired minute marker and then adjusting it counter-clockwise. Please
make sure that the date changes at midnight and not at midday when
adjusting the time. Move the hand forward until the date changes before
you attempt to set the time. The movement restarts as soon as the crown is no
longer in position 3.
Quickset date adjustment (crown position 2)
Do not use this function between 9 p.m. and 3 a.m. Set the crown in position 2
and turn it clockwise until the correct date appears in the date display
window. Please do not use the date-setting function between 9 p.m. and 3
a.m. Between these times, the gear wheels used for changing the date are
engaged, and the movement could be damaged.
Time adjustment of the second time zone (crown position 2)
Set the crown in position 2 and turn it counter-clockwise until the correct time
appears. The hand for the second time zone stops at hourly intervals. Please
do not use the date-setting function between 9 p.m. and 3 a.m. Between
these times, the gear wheels used for changing the date are engaged, and
the movement could be damaged.
Please take care to fasten the crown after making adjustments.
Minute hand
Stopwatch second hand

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Winding the watch (crown position 1)
The crown is screwable (crown position 0). To loosen the crown, turn it counter-
clockwise. The movement is wound by turning the crown clockwise. About
40 winds of the crown are generally enough to ensure reliable functionality.
Under normal circumstances, simply wearing the watch every day should
suffice to keep the self-winding mechanism wound. The power reserve allows
you to take off your watch overnight without having to re-wind it.
Hour hand
Crown position
0 1 2 3
Minute hand
Stopwatch minute hand
Second hand
Stopwatch hour hand Stopwatch second hand
Date and day of
the week display
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Models: 103 St Sa Ar, 103 St Sa, 103 St

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Time adjustment (crown position 3)
In crown position 3, the motion is paused. This helps you to set the watch
precisely. To set the time accurately, we recommend moving the hand past
the desired minute marker and then adjusting it counter-clockwise. Please
make sure that the date changes at midnight and not at midday when
adjusting the time. Move the hand forward until the date changes before
you attempt to set the time. The movement restarts as soon as the crown is no
longer in position 3.
Quickset date and day of the week adjustment of the week (crown position 2)
Do not use this function between 9 p.m. and 3 a.m. Crown position 2 can
be used to change the date and day of the week quickly and simply. To set
the date, pull the crown to the second position and turn it clockwise until the
current date appears in the display window. To set the day of the week, turn
the crown counter-clockwise until the desired day of the week is indicated.
Please do not use the date setting function between 9 p.m. and 3 a.m.
Between these times, the gear wheels used for changing the date are
engaged, and the movement could be damaged.
Please take care to fasten the crown after making adjustments.
Minute hand
Stopwatch second hand

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The chronograph is operated by means of buttons A and B. The push pieces
are screwable. To loosen the push pieces, turn them counter-clockwise
(Figure1). The measurement starts when button A is pressed once. Pressing this
button again stops the measurement. The measurement is resumed by pressing
button A once more. This allows you to add up and record the cumulative time.
Button B resets the hands of the chronograph to zero (Figure 2).
Please take care to fasten the push pieces after using the chronograph.
Figure 1 Figure 2
Push piece A:
start/stop
Push piece B:
reset
Models: 103 St DIAPAL, 103 St Sa Ar, 103 St Sa
USING THE CHRONOGRAPH TO MEASURE TIME

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Push piece A:
start/stop
Push piece B:
reset
The chronograph is operated by means of buttons A and B. The measurement
starts when button A is pressed once. Pressing this button again stops the
measurement. The measurement is resumed by pressing button A once more.
This allows you to add up and record the cumulative time. Button B resets the
hands of the chronograph to zero.
Models: 103 St, 103 Ti DIAPAL

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ADJUSTING THE LENGTH OF THE WATCH STRAPS
If you don't know how to shorten or lengthen the solid bracelet, please
contact your SINN dealer or the watchmakers in our customer service
department in Frankfurt am Main. Our customer service employees are also
happy to help you over the telephone.
Adjusting the length of the solid bracelet
Determine the relative lengths of the two sides before adjusting the length of
the bracelet. To ensure maximum comfort, both sides of the bracelet should
contain the same number of links. If this is not possible, the top bracelet strap
(above the 12 on the clock) should be longer.
It is not necessary to detach the solid bracelet from the watch or the clasp.
1. Loosen the screws on the side of the bracelet link which is to be removed
or added.
2. Remove the superfluous bracelet link or insert a new one.
3. Before screwing tight, add a small drop (no more!) of thread-locker
(AN 302-42 medium-tight) to the thread of the bracelet screw.

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The colour scale for the Ar-Dehumidifying Technology: the capsule continues
to absorb moisture until the darkest colouration is reached.
Indication colours of the drying capsule
Pale blue
Up to 25%
saturation
Light blue
Up to 50%
saturation
Medium blue
Up to 75%
saturation
Dark blue
Up to 100%
saturation
Initial condition Drying capsule
saturated
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Ar -DEHUMIDIFYING TECHNOLOGY