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castle wrote: Like that combo. What is going on with the bottom left lug? Is that part of the dehumidifying system?
Yes, that is the drying capsule/indicator..

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Sinn wrote:1. The drying capsule
The drying capsule is the most important part of the Ar-Dehumidifying Technology. The capsule is filled with copper sulfate; this absorbs moisture from the air inside the case and binds it permanently. Copper sulfate turns increasingly blue as its water content rises; the shade serves as an indicator of the drying capsule's level of saturation (see diagram). The capsule features a small viewing window of sapphire crystal glass for this purpose.

So presumably you need to replace this when saturated? Is it a DIY job or back to Sinn?

EDIT: Sorry, forgot to mention what a stunning combo the nubuck strap and Sinn watch are :thumbup:
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moriarty wrote:
It'sAliveJim wrote:The Breitling I'm considering flipping. But now I think I like it too much:

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It has changed colour quite a lot in the last few days :shock:

:lol: Yeah, it looks much better in daylight
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Bought from Haydock Park watch fair this morning... have wanted one of these for a while ;)

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It'sAliveJim wrote:
So presumably you need to replace this when saturated? Is it a DIY job or back to Sinn?
If it becomes saturated, it would indicate a problem with the water resistance of the watch (which is why it's visible), so yes, a return to Sinn to a) repair the damage, b) renew the seals, c) replace the drying capsule, d) refill with inert gas to remove the air and e) relieve the owner of a nice wedge of hard-earned cash... :)

More here - http://www.sinn.de/en/Ar-Dehumidifying_Technology.htm
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downer wrote:Trying out a Sinn/Bremont combo - Sinn 358 on Bremont Nubuck..

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Downer - that is, without question, the best looking Sinn watch ever.......
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i'm with viognier on that.
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Thanks guys. Unsurprisingly, I tend to agree with you. :)
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The Ebel came out to play today :D

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Squale 1521 today. I'm going to give it its first water test later at the local pool with the kids :shock:

Wish me luck :thumbup:

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Snap! I'll get over it eventually and it will take its turn with the others! :lol:

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Bought from Haydock Park watch fair this morning... have wanted one of these for a while ;)

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Good find !!! Looks it good condition, does the alarm still work ?
They are something I have been looking at for along time too, all the good ones on eBay seem to be in Asia !
I hope it turns out to be all you hoped, I'll keep looking
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