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Page 1 M o d e l Ser ie S 917...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Co nte 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 – 9 p r e FaC e by p e t e r g ö b e l 10 –...
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 magnetic field protection 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 6: S I N N Spe Zi A Luh R E N Zu F R Ank F U Rt A M M A I N
S i n n Spe zi a luh r e n zu F r ank F u rt a M M a i n it was back in 1961 that the pilot and blind-flying instructor helmut Sinn founded the company. Since then, we have been committed to producing high-specification mechanical watches.
Page 7 All developments thoroughly tested take, for instance, the absolutely condensation- free and anti-reflective diving watch made of stainless steel — designed with hydro technology. other examples include a chronometer chronograph fashioned from a 22-carat gold alloy, which is as hard as stainless steel, and a chronometer whose resistance to magnetic interference is 20 times greater than normal.
Page 8 2005. Moreover, an official authentication process conducted by germanischer lloyd in 2006, Sinn diving watches as diving gear for the very first time in the watch making sector and tested them in keeping with european diving equipment standards.
Page 9 Ongoing advancement in technology and quality our top priority is always to develop watches which 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 first has to undergo rigorous practical tests before being incorporated.
Page 10: P Re Face By Pe T E R Göb E L
p re FaCe by pe t e r göb e l german rally Champion 2002, 2004, 2005 and 2006 Sometimes, meeting someone for coffee can be a life-changing event. in 1987, during the hunsrück rally, i invited world champion Walter röhrl to join me for a cup of coffee and a piece of cake –...
Page 11 Sinn company from Frankfurt am Main has incorporated some of the specific, everyday require- ments of one of the most fascinating...
Page 13: T H E "C L A Ss I C Ca R R Ally " A Dv E N T U R E
t h e "C l a SS i C Ca r r ally " a dv e n t u r e From brand-new rallies like the Hamburg-Berlin Klassik, via popular courses like the Saxony Classic and the Silvretta Classic, to the legendary Mille Miglia route –...
Page 14 Always in demand: A good sense of direction pacenotes are symbols which are used to describe the rally course. there are different versions, with some remotely resembling Chinese pictograms. pacenotes can be used with maps or “au natural” – which means the route includes roads that are not indicated on conventional maps.
Page 15 Mileage road book...
Page 17 Precision work: The time trial regularity rallies, also called time-speed-distance rallies (tSd), are a type of time trial. they are indicated by a yellow road sign (tSd 1/100). at the sign- post, an official gives the drivers a hand signal telling them when to start. time is recorded beginning after a few meters, coinciding with a red flag signal when the vehicles pass a photoelectric sensor or pressure hose sensor.
Page 18 Time Trial example 1 Lichtschranke = Photoelectric sensor Schlauch = Pressure hose sensor example 2...
Page 19 Example 1: each team, naturally, has its own preferences and methods for stopping the times during time trials. proposal for the time trial shown left: use the chronograph (stop) function in combination with the backwards counting bezel. before starting, set 17 on the bezel to 12 o’clock. Start the stopwatch at the precise point of passing photoelectric sensor a.
Page 21: M O D El Se R I E S 917
M o d el Se r i e S 917 On the road for 5 hours. Having successfully negotiated the winding pass roads, it’s now time for the next time trial. In a rally, it’s all down to maximum precision and practicality. And this is where the 917 series scores highly.
Page 22: I N St R U C Ti O N S Fo R U S E
i n St r u C ti o n S Fo r u S e Model 917 gr Stopwatch hour hand Minute hand hour hand Second hand Crown position Crown for Countdown bezel power reserve indicator date display Stopwatch second hand Stopwatch minute hand Countdown bezel, easy to read with to-the-second precision in time trials...
Page 23 To wind 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 its reliable functioning.
Page 24 i n St r u C ti o n S Fo r u S e Model 917 Stopwatch hour hand Minute hand hour hand Countdown bezel, easy to read with to-the-second precision in time trials Crown position Second hand date and weekday display Crown for...
Page 25 Time adjustment (crown position 3) in crown position 3, the motion is paused. this helps you to set the watch precisely. For accurate time setting, 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.
Page 26 St in g th e le n gt h o F t h e WatC h St r a p S 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 on the telephone.
Page 27 1. remove the screws on the side of the link you wish to remove, or at the point where you wish to add a link. 2. remove the excess link or insert the new one. 3. before replacing the screw, add a small drop (not too much!) of the threadlock adhesive to the screw thread.
Page 28: Ar -D Ehu M I D If Y In G T E C H N O Lo Gy
-d ehu M i d iF y in g t e C h n o lo gy Indication colours of the drying capsule pale blue light blue Medium blue dark blue up to 25 % up to 50 % up to 75 % up to 100 % saturation saturation...
Page 29 Perfect freedom from fogging all watches in this series are water-resistant as per din 8310. but even with watertight instruments, the air enclosed in the case contains water in a gaseous state. and air can also penetrate the seals and acrylic glasses. When the water vapour in the case condenses into liquid, the instruments are impossible to read.
Page 30: T E C H N I Ca L D E Ta I L S
t e C h n i Ca l d e ta ilS 917 g r Mechanical Movement Functions • Calibre valjoux 7750 • hours, minutes, • Self-winding mechanism subsidiary seconds • 25 bearing jewels • Chronograph • 28,800 semi-oscillations per hour •...
Page 31 t e C h n i Ca l d e ta ilS 917 Mechanical Movement Functions • Calibre valjoux 7750 • hours, minutes, • Self-winding mechanism subsidiary seconds • 25 bearing jewels • Chronograph • 28,800 semi-oscillations per hour • date display •...
Page 32: S E Rvi Ce
Simply get in contact with us. We look forward to talking to you. telephone: + 49 (0) 69 / 97 84 14 - 400 telefax: + 49 (0) 69 / 97 84 14 - 401 e-mail: kundendienst@sinn.de...
Page 33 Please send your watch to the following address: Sinn Spezialuhren gmbh kundendienst im Füldchen 5 –7 60489 Frankfurt am Main germany you can also find comprehensive information about Sinn, our watches and technologies at www.sinn.de/en.
Page 34 Füldchen 5 –7 · 60489 Frankfurt/Main telefon + 49 (0) 69 - 97 84 14 - 200 · Fax -201 http://www.sinn.de · vertrieb@sinn.de © Sinn Spezialuhren gmbh 2. auflage / 2nd edition 08 2011 technische Änderungen vorbehalten. Subject to changes technical specifications.

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