Sinn 556 series Instructions For Use Manual

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Page 1 M O D E L SER IE S 5 5 6...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
CO N TE NTS S I N N S P E Z I A LU H R E N Z U F R A N K F U RT A M M A I N 6 –11 S E R I E S 5 5 6 12 –15 I N ST R U C T I O N S F O R U S E 16 –19...
Page 4 DE A R CU STO M E R , 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.
Page 5 – 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.
Page 7: S I N N Spe Zi A Lu H R E N Z U F R A Nk Fu Rt A M M A I N
S I N N SPE ZI A LU H R E N Z U F R A NK FU RT A M M A I N 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.
Page 8 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.
Page 9 complex type and unit verification process. This ensures that a DIN 8330- compliant pilot watch is not only a suitable all-round replacement for the on-board timekeeping instruments available to pilots, but is also capable of remaining unaffected by the physical stresses of flight, posing no risk potential for the crew or aircraft, and demonstrating compatibility with other on-board instruments.
Page 10 In addition to our technology, the heart of any SINN watch is the fascinating mechanical movement. That is why we rely only on selected renowned manufacturers.
Page 13: S E Rie S 5 5 6
S E RIE S 5 5 6 The watches from the 556 series are characterised by striking lines, minimalistic displays and clear readability. The 556 as an instrumental watch The white hands and indices on a black background (dial) and the focus on the hours, minutes and seconds demonstrate the relationship these watches have with our instrumental pilot watches and navigation cockpit clocks.
Page 15 The 556 series, with sophisticated dials Fine satinised stainless-steel cases with crystal and transparent back made of sapphire crystal glass. Sophisticated dials with diamond-cut rhodium-plated hands and appliqués. These are the features that make these sporty watches so distinctive and elegant.
Page 16: I N St R U C Ti O N S Fo R Use
I N ST R U C TI O N S FO R USE 556 with date display Minute hand Crown position Hour hand Second hand Date display Minute hand Crown position Hour hand Second hand Date display...
Page 17 Winding the watch (crown position 1) The crown is screwed down (crown position 0). To loosen the crown, turn it counter-clockwise (crown position 1). The movement is wound manually by turning the crown clockwise. Under normal circumstances, a few turns of the crown are enough to start the movement.
Page 18 I N ST R U C TI O N S FO R USE 556 without date display Minute hand Crown position Hour hand Second hand...
Page 19 Winding the watch (crown position 1) The crown is screwed down (crown position 0). To loosen the crown, turn it counter-clockwise (crown position 1). The movement is wound manually by turning the crown clockwise. Under normal circumstances, a few turns of the crown are enough to start the movement.
Page 20: Assembling And Adjusting The Length Of Straps
If you are not sure how to assemble, shorten or lengthen the watch straps, please contact your specialist SINN retailer directly or one of our watchmakers in customer service in Frankfurt am Main. We would also be happy to help you over the telephone.
Page 21 3. Fold over the shorter side of the textile strap to the right over the case back and bring the longer side through the two metal loops. Tighten the textile strap carefully (figure 2). Fig. 2...
Page 22 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.
Page 24 To avoid misunderstandings or mistakes, you should fit the two halves of the silicone strap exactly as described below. On the silicone strap half with the SINN logo, insert spring bar (see diagram) into the empty hole at position .
Page 25 Next, on the silicone strap half without the SINN logo, remove the metal pin at position and replace it by stud (see diagram). Slide the stud as centrally as possible into position , so that both tapered ends of the stud protrude laterally from the strap.
Page 26 Step 2: Strap-length quick adjustment First, try on the fully fitted silicone strap on your wrist before you carry out a quick adjustment to the strap length. To carry out an adjustment, proceed as follows (see diagrams). Please note: To use the quick adjustment, take the watch off your wrist. A.
Page 27 C. From the standard position, the Standard position silicone strap can be moved one position forward or back. To make the silicone strap tighter, move it one position to the left. To make the silicone strap looser, move it one position to the right.
Page 28 (e.g. due to temperature-related variations). To use a minimum margin, at least four positions should always be occupied on the silicone strap half without the SINN logo, in the following sequence: Metal pin stud and two additional metal pins...
Page 29 If a further shortening is necessary, you will then need to carry this out on the silicone strap half with the SINN logo. To do this, you will first need to remove the folding clasp. After doing this, sever the silicone strap again with a knife or pair of scissors –...
Page 30 Silicone strap with butterfly folding clasp 1. Release the silicone band from the clasp. To do so, use the pointed end of the band replacement tool to push the spring bar out of the fastener. The other side of the spring bar can be removed while the fastener is open, enabling you to remove the silicone band.
Page 31 4. Assembling the butterfly folding clasp as follows: We recommend first inserting the bar at the red marker, as per the illustration. If the silicone strap is too tight, use the option shown in the illustration by the white marker. Hole for spring bar: Hole for spring bar: Tight-fitting strap...
Page 32 LUMINOUS DESIGN 556 A 556 I...
Page 33: T E C H N I Ca L D E Ta Ils
T E C H N I CA L D E TA ILS Mechanical Movement • Self-winding mechanism • 28,800 semi-oscillations per hour • Hand adjustment with stop-second function • Anti-magnetic as per DIN 8309 Watch Case • Stainless steel, satinized •...
Page 35: A Dvic E
Do you have any questions? Our employees will be pleased to advise you. Telephone: + 49 (0)69 / 97 84 14 - 400 Telefax: + 49 (0)69 / 97 84 14 - 401 E-mail: service@sinn.de...
Page 37: S E Rv Ic E
SINN watch to our manufactory in Germany. Please be aware that our partners will wait until they have a sufficient number of SINN watches before they post a shipment, in order to keep transport costs and customs duties to a minimum.
Page 38 © Sinn Spezialuhren GmbH 9. Auflage / 9th Edition 10 2021 Technische Änderungen vorbehalten. Technical specifications are subject to changes.