SOLEBOX x Sinn - U2 Diving Watch

Author:: Poe Hwang
Updated:: Apr 12, 2016
Original:: Jul 11, 2010

Forged from true amagnetic steel utilized by Nordseewerke (North Sea Work) Shipyard in Emden, Germany, the timepiece created by watch maker Sinn truly exemplified the term "professional grade". Then again, the company is no stranger to its association as a supplier to professional of the extreme. The founder of the company, Helmut Sinn, was a pilot and flight instructor. Before the age of GPS and terrain following radar, the watch was an essential tool in plotting courses. However, dissatisfied with all the contrived timepieces in the marketplace at the time, Sinn established a timepiece company with a single purpose to supply the professionals.

Based on its popular U2 Diving Watch, the collaborative timepiece pictured here is one of only ten made. Featured an emblazoned "solebox" dial face in black. Other unique features include:

Pressure-resistant to 200 bar (corresponds to approximately 2,000 m diving depth), certified by Germanischer Lloyd Hamburg
Case made of German submarine steel
Completely seawater-resistant
Viton-base water resistant seals
All case components, clasp and bracelet with TEGIMENT Technology and Black Hard Coating
Captive diver's bezel with 4.2mm Sapphire crystal glass with state-of-the-art anti-reflective coating technology
Ar dehumidifying Technology to ensure enhanced freedom from fogging
Functionally reliable at temperatures between -45 °C and +80 °C thanks to SINN Special Oil 66-228
Second time zone on a 24-hour basis
Mission timer design for optimal readability
2 wrist bands - Sinn original silicone strap and olive Zulu textile strap

Only 10 produced and retails â‚¬ 2950, the Solebox x Sinn U2 Diving Watch will be available this Saturday, July 17th. Interested parties should contact Solebox of Berlin for more information.