SINN 717 Wristwatch Pilot’s Owner’s Manual

SINN 717 Wristwatch Pilot’s

Product Specifications

• Model: 717
• Manufacturer: Sinn Spezialuhren zu Frankfurt am Main
• Technology: Ar-Dehumidifying Technology

Product Information

• Sinn Spezialuhren is known for producing high-quality, durable watches designed for professionals like divers, pilots, and special police units. The watches are tested and certified for water and pressure resistance by DNV GL, ensuring reliability in demanding environments.
• The watches feature innovative technology such as protection from magnetic fields, scratch resistance, and Ar-Dehumidifying Technology to enhance performance and durability.
• Sinn watches use specially modified movements like the SZ series to improve accuracy and functionality. The chronograph development SZ01, for example, enhances the readability of the chronograph function with features like an off-center 60-minute counter.

Product Usage Instructions

Using the Chronograph to Measure Time
To use the chronograph feature on your Sinn watch:

1. Press the top button to start the chronograph.
2. Press the same button to stop the timing.
3. Press the bottom button to reset the chronograph.

Using the Pilot’s Bezel to Measure Time
The pilot’s bezel can be used to track elapsed time or as a countdown timer:

1. Rotate the bezel so the 0 marker aligns with the minute hand.
2. As time passes, read the elapsed time against the bezel markings.

Ar-Dehumidifying Technology
The Ar-Dehumidifying Technology in your Sinn watch helps prevent internal fogging by reducing moisture levels inside the watch. It ensures clear visibility of the dial and protects the watch components from humidity damage.

FAQ

• How often should I service my Sinn watch?
  It is recommended to service your Sinn watch every 3-5 years to maintain its performance and longevity. Regular servicing will also ensure that all functions, including the chronograph and bezel, operate correctly.

• Can I replace the strap on my Sinn watch?
  Yes, Sinn offers a range of replacement straps that are compatible with their watches. Ensure you choose a strap that fits your specific model to maintain the watch’s integrity and water resistance.

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 depend on it.

• They all swear by the performance, resilience and durability, as well as the quality and precision of our watches. That is why the world’s largest classification society DNV GL (formerly Germanischer Lloyd, Hamburg) regularly tests and certifies the water and pressure resistance of our diving watches.

• Selected pilot watches are tested and certified by independent institutions according to the DIN 8330 Horology – Aviator watches in an extensive and complex type and unit verification process. This ensures that a DIN 8330-compliant pilot watch is a suitable all-round replacement for the on-board timekeeping instruments available to pilots. 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,

SINN SPEZIALUHREN ZU FRANKFURT AM MAIN

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.

Technical innovations
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 of up to 80,000 A/m. 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 firefighters, for special police units and border patrol guards. 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.

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.

Innovations in endurance testing

• The world’s largest classification society for maritime safety DNV GL (formerly Germanischer Lloyd, Hamburg), has been testing our diving watches for pressure and water resistance since 2005. As part of DNV GL’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. Selected pilot watches are tested and certified by independent institutions according to the DIN 8330 Horology – Aviator watches in an extensive and 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.
• The Temperature Resistance Technology keeps mechanical watches performing at temperatures ranging from − 45 °C to +80 °C. This technology has proven its worth in the EZM 10 TESTAF, for example, used as part of the official approvals procedure for Airbus Helicopters (formerly Eurocopter) EC 145 T2 high-performance helicopter. The 303 KRISTALL is impressive proof of the functional reliability of our watches under the toughest climatic conditions. Equipped with Temperature Resistance Technology, the chronograph passed the acid test at the Yukon Quest, the world’s most demanding dogsled race. The 203 ARKTIS passed its Arctic endurance test on the wrist of extreme diver Mario M. Weidner, withstanding all dives in the freezing cold waters of the Arctic Ocean above 81 degrees latitude. Both watches were worn on top of protective clothing. The real test was in the extreme temperature fluctuations between water and land – a test that the 303 KRISTALL and the 203 ARKTIS passed with flying colours.
• Image: All of the technical details of our watches are documented by tests. This system of assessment has been specially designed for certification of the pressure resistance of our diving watches by DNV GL (formerly Germanischer Lloyd, Hamburg), the world’s largest classification society for maritime safety.

Workshop modifications

• From the robust case and the polished crystal to the exquisitely decorated movement, we make sure that each and every detail in our watches is fit for purpose. 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.
• “SZ movements” is the name given to our movement modifications. The results are high-quality calibres characterised by impressive features. An example of this is the SZ04 with regulateur for the 6100 REGULATEUR series.
• The model series 140 and EZM 10 uses our proprietary chronograph development, the SZ01. It was modelled on the Lemania 5100 calibre used in the EZM 1. One of the biggest differences between the SZ01 and the Lemania 5100 is the former’s stopwatch minute display. This feature now makes it even easier and quicker to record stop times more accurately. The aim of this modification was to significantly improve the readability of the chronograph function.
• The SZ calibres 02, 03, 05 and 06 are a modification of the SZ01 movement, characterized by an off-center 60-minute counter. The 60-minute scale of the stopwatch minute counter is much simpler and more intuitive to read than the 30-minute scale commonly found in other watches.

MODEL 717

• The Sinn Spezialuhren brand has always stayed true to its roots, ultimately making a name for itself back in the early 1960s with its pilot watches and cockpit clocks. Originally designed for the German Luftwaffe’s Tornado programme in the late 1970s, the Nabo 17 ZM was a cockpit clock with a central minute counter.
• These type of cockpit clocks are still used by the military today in Tornado multirole combat aircraft. They were also used in the F-104 Starfighter, the Breguet Atlantic – a long-range maritime patrol aircraft – and in military helicopters such as the Bölkow Bo 105. A special feature of these clocks was the start and reset buttons at the bottom of the case, as well as the easy-to-read orange hands of the chronograph’s central stopwatch display for seconds and minutes.
• The design and style of the Nabo 17 ZM provided the inspiration for model 717. This timepiece also features a central stopwatch display for seconds and minutes in the form of large orange hands, which is created using our time-honoured SINN chronograph movement SZ01. The case houses an interior pilot’s bezel, which can be smoothly operated from the outer diameter of the watch. In keeping with its predecessor, the dial is distinguished by its excellent readability – even in the dark or under adverse lighting conditions – thanks to the sapphire crystal glass with anti-reflective coating on both sides. All in all, and at 45 mm in diameter, the 717 cuts a fine figure.

THE SINN SZ01

• The SZ01 movement has been specially developed by SINN.
• The development work began back in 2003.
• The main priority in undertaking the redesign was to make the chronograph functions significantly easier to read off. Which is why we attached so much importance to finding a first-class technical solution to mounting the jump 60-minute stopwatch hand in the centre of the dial. This allows users to take accurate stop times even more quickly and simply. The clarity and distinct readability of this chronograph stem from the design of the well-known Lemania 5100 movement.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

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. We recommend 20 full turns of the crown for the initial use. 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 rewind it. About 40 turns of the crown by hand will wind up the watch completely. Because the winding mechanism of your watch is designed for automatic winding with minimal winding speed, the watch should be wound at a moderate, consistent speed when winding by hand to avoid damaging the movement.

Time adjustment (crown position 3)
In crown position 3, the motion is paused. This helps you to set the watch precisely. Please make sure the date changes at midnight and not at midday. Just move the hands forward until the date changes. Afterwards you attempt to set the time. We recommend moving the hands past the desired minute marker and then adjusting it backwards. 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.
Please take care to fasten the crown after making adjustments.

USING THE CHRONOGRAPH TO MEASURE TIME

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.

USING THE PILOT’S BEZEL TO MEASURE TIME

The pilot’s bezel can be moved manually in both directions. The triangle glows in the dark. It can be used in a number of ways, including to measure important lengths of time. For example, you can set the marking to the beginning of the time span to be measured, or you can use it to indicate the end of a given span of time.

DEHUMIDIFYING TECHNOLOGY

Indication colours of the drying capsule

When the drying capsule is saturated, as indicated by a deep blue colour, we recommend you have it exchanged so you can continue to enjoy all the advantages of the Ar-Dehumidifying Technology (enhanced reliability, longer intervals between maintenance).

Perfect freedom from fogging
All the watches in this series meet the technical requirements for waterproofness, as set out in standard 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. When the water vapour in the case condenses into liquid, the instruments are impossible to read. To prevent this from happening, we have developed the Ar-Dehumidifying Technology. The combination of a special drying capsule, EDR seals (extreme diffusion reduction) and a filling of protective gas guarantee that the crystal remains free from fogging, even in difficult conditions.

Longer service intervals
The sophisticated Ar-Dehumidifying Technology considerably slows the aging process of the watch’s inner workings and keeps the movement functioning properly for longer. That is why we issue a three-year warranty on all our watches featuring Ar-Dehumidifying Technology. When the drying capsule is saturated, as indicated by a deep blue colour (refer to picture on the left side), we recommend you have it exchanged so you can continue to enjoy all the advantages of the Ar-Dehumidifying Technology (enhanced reliability, longer intervals between maintenance).

ADJUSTING THE LENGTH OF THE SILICONE STRAP

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.

2. Using a knife or scissors, cut the silicone band in the middle between two metal pins. You should shorten the band symmetrically and little by little, starting from the clasp, until you have reached the desired length. Test the length from time to time before proceeding. Shortening both ends by the length of one metal pin results in a total difference of 10 mm in the length of the strap; shortening one end reduces the length by 5 mm.

3. Remove the first metal pin and replace it with the spring bar. Then reattach the clasp to the band.

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.

• If you want to shorten the overall length of the silicone strap, refer to steps 1 to 3 in chapter “Adjusting the length of the silicone strap”.

TECHNICAL DETAILS

• Mechanical Movement
  • SINN Movement SZ01
  • Self-winding mechanism
  • 28 bearing jewels
  • 28,800 semi-oscillations per hour
  • Seconds stop function
  • Anti-magnetic as per DIN 8309
• Case
  • Case made of stainless steel, bead-blasted
  • Sapphire crystal glass in front
  • Case back screw-fastened
  • Crown screwable
  • Meet the technical requirements for waterproofness, as set out in standard DIN 8310
  • Waterproof and pressure-resistant to 20 bar
  • Low pressure resistant
  • Band lug width 24 mm
  • Case diameter 45 mm
• Functions
  • Hours, minutes, subsidiary seconds
  • Chronograph
  • 60-minute stop function from the dial centre
  • Date display
  • Interior pilot’s bezel with luminous key mark
• SINN Technologies
  • Black Hard Coating on a TEGIMENT Technology basis
  • Ar-Dehumidifying Technology enhances functional reliability and freedom from fogging
• Dial and Hands
  • Matte black dial
  • Numbers and indices coated with luminescent colour
  • Hour, minute, stopwatch minute and stopwatch second hand coated with luminescent colour

ADVICE

Water resistance
In its original condition, your watch fulfils the technical requirements of water resistance according to DIN 8310. The static compressive stress of your watch is given in bar. Each and every one of our watches is tested for water resistance. However, in everyday use it is important to note that seals can suffer from wear and ageing over time due to a wide range of factors which arise when wearing a wristwatch. We therefore recommend having the water resistance checked at least once a year. To ensure your watch retains its water resistance for as long as possible, rinse it with tap water if it comes into contact with seawater, chemicals or the like. Continual mechanical stress in the form of shocks and vibrations can also not only reduce water resistance, but also increase wear and tear of the movement. Care should therefore be taken to protect your watch from unnecessary impacts.

Accuracy
The measured results of the watch’s rate are always “snapshots” taken under laboratory conditions. For this reason, we also take each owner’s individual movements into account when making a specific regulator correction. It is therefore only possible to judge the accuracy of your watch after it has been in operation for approximately eight weeks. In the event of a deviation, please keep a daily record of its timekeeping over an extended period, for example one week.

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

SERVICE

Does your SINN watch need an inspection, repair, retrofitting or reconditioning?

• If possible, please use our service order form. For information about our service order form, please refer to the section entitled “Customer Service” on our website www.sinn.de/en and to the section entitled “Servicing and repairs” in our general terms and conditions at www.sinn.de/en. We would be happy to send you a copy of the general terms and conditions.
• Our international partners generally offer on-site service. However, should they be unable to provide a certain service, they will organise the safe dispatch and return of the 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. This will increase the processing time.
• Alternatively, you can send your SINN watch to us directly. You will be required to cover the postage costs for the delivery and return shipment, which vary depending on the country. For insurance reasons, we strongly recommend sending us any return goods by registered parcel post. We regret that we are unable to accept deliveries with unpaid postage!
• In case you have a chance to drop off your watch directly at our office in Frankfurt am Main we look forward to your visit. Please make a note of our opening times.
• For information about our service, please refer to the section entitled
  “Customer Service” on our website www.sinn.de/en or +49 (0)69 / 97 84 14 – 400.

References

• Sinn Spezialuhren | Home page | Sinn Webshop

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