Sinn 140/42 Chronograph

Regular price
$3,850
Regular price
Sale price
$3,850
REF 142
Automatic
44 MM
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SKU AS08304
Article Number 40991281
ref 142
case size 44 MM
movement Automatic Winding
approximate age 1980s
dial color Black
material Stainless Steel
style Chronograph
category Neo-Vintage
bracelet Metal
lug width 24 MM
Includes Stainless steel 'H-link' bracelet with signed fliplock clasp.
overall condition The case is in very good condition overall showing normal signs of wear from age and use with no signs of refinishing. Matte black Tritium dial with recessed subsidiary registers and internal rotating timing rehaut is in fantastic condition showing light, even patination to luminous elements with matching handset. Signed crown.
REF 142
Automatic
44 MM
– Show less
SKU AS08304
Article Number 40991281
ref 142
case size 44 MM
movement Automatic Winding
approximate age 1980s
dial color Black
material Stainless Steel
style Chronograph
category Neo-Vintage
bracelet Metal
lug width 24 MM
Includes Stainless steel 'H-link' bracelet with signed fliplock clasp.
overall condition The case is in very good condition overall showing normal signs of wear from age and use with no signs of refinishing. Matte black Tritium dial with recessed subsidiary registers and internal rotating timing rehaut is in fantastic condition showing light, even patination to luminous elements with matching handset. Signed crown.

Why We Love it

In the past few years, there has been a resurgence of interest in space and our history exploring the greatest reaches of the unknown. To enlightened collectors, watches worn by astronauts have long been a small but interesting niche. While recent events have brought a lot of focus to Omega, there are other, less talked about watches that deserve to be a part of the conversation. 

The Sinn 140/142 is one of those watches. 

In 1985, a black PVD 140S donned the wrist of German astronaut Reinhard Furrer during the Spacelab D1 mission. This was the last successful mission of the Challenger, the shuttle that was tragically destroyed on its very next mission on January 28th, 1986.  

Sinn championed their involvement in the space program, clinging to the claim that they were the first automatic chronograph in space. Savvy watch-o-philes will recall that this title actually belongs to Seiko and the 6139 chronograph that accompanied astronaut Col. William Pogue during the Skylab 4 mission in 1974. Still, Sinn was able to capitalize on their presence in NASA's history, growing their visibility as an elite maker of robust and very reliable wristwatches — fully justifiable, in our opinion!

As a timepiece, the Sinn 140/142 deserves considerable accolades. The substantial, beveled case is as pleasing to observe as it is to wear, its heft shielding the automatic chronograph unit from shocks and fluctuations in pressure and temperature. Inside, the Lemania 5100 drivetrain powers an array of highly useful functions: The most notable feature of the 5100 is the sweeping minute totalizing hand (usually denoted by the arrow tip) that allows for an accurate and easy read — unlike smaller sub-dial minute counters.  

In addition, the 5100 offers an hour counter at 6:00, a running second at 9:00, and a 24-hour indicator at 12:00 — incredibly handy functions for any purpose-built chrono.  The day/date window at 3:00 with quickset functionality (engaged by pulling the crown out to the first stop and rotating clockwise for the date, counterclockwise for day) is a practical addition for daily wear. and the internal rotating bezel (operated via the crown at 10:00) provides auxiliary time recording functionality.  

This particular 142 is an excellent find: Housed in a 44mm brushed stainless steel case with a sapphire crystal, a signed crown, a crown for operation of the inner timing bezel, and dual barrel pushers, it features a matte black Tritium dial with a triple-register chronograph display, day-date displays at 3 o’clock, and a matching handset with an orange-tipped, central minute chronograph hand. 

Powered by the famed Lemania Calibre 5100 automatic chronograph movement, it comes paired to a stainless steel multi-link bracelet with a signed, folding clasp, and a caseback engraved “1st Automatic Chronograph In Space.”

Robust, no-nonsense, and mechanically fascinating, this is a tool watch that needs to be worn to be fully appreciated.

Give it a look!


Brand Story

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Few individuals have done more for the development of the modern tool watch than Helmut Sinn. A renowned pilot and flight instructor, Sinn founded his eponymous company in Germany in 1961 and would go on to design some of the world’s most utilitarian chronograph and dive watches for specialized purposes. Though he sold the company in the 1990s after more than 30 years of continuous operations, Sinn’s own clock went on ticking until the age of 102.

Initially focusing on the manufacture of pilot’s chronographs and clocks, Sinn operated by a unique (for the time) direct sales model, whereby he cut out the retailer and middleman and was able to offer competitive pricing. In the 1980s the firm took on the service contract for the Heuer-produced 1550 SG flyback chronograph issued to the German Budeswehr — today, it’s possible to find models at auction or on the secondary market with Sinn-signed replacement dials.

Sinn’s reference 156 Military Chronograph — powered by the famed Lemania caliber 5100 — did not win a military tender for supply to NATO and BUND forces. (That honor would go to Porsche Design/Orfina for its reference 7177.) However, the chunky reference 140 (also powered by the caliber 5100) did accompany German astronaut Reinhard Furrer into orbit on the Spacelab D1 mission in 1985.

Following Helmut Sinn’s sale of the company to engineer Lothar Schmidt in 1994, Sinn would begin supplying specialized military kit of its own. In 1997, the company released the EZM1, a unique, left-handed chronograph with a central minutes counter that was adopted by the Zentrale Unterstützungsgruppe Zoll, a tactical unit of Germany’s Customs Service. (The newer EZM 2B was subsequently adopted by GSG9’s diving unit — a special force within the tactical unit of the German Federal Police.)

More recently, in 2005, the company released the U1, a professional dive watch made with submarine steel that featured a 1,000-meter depth rating. (2020’s U50 downsized the gargantuan 44mm case to a more manageable 41mm, attracting plaudits internationally.)
Today, Sinn continues to manufacture no-nonsense chronographs, dive watches, and even dress timepieces that earn the respect of watch consumers and professionals worldwide.

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Condition

Since our pieces are vintage or pre-owned, please expect wear & patina from usage and age. Please read each item description and examine all product images.

Warranty

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Shipping & Returns

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All of our watches include complementary insured shipping within the 50 states.

Most of our products are on hand and will ship directly from our headquarters in New York City. In some cases, watches will be shipped directly from one of our authorized partners.

We generally ship our products via FedEx, fully insured, within 5 business days of purchase. An adult signature is required for receipt of all packages for insurance purposes. Expedited shipping is available at an additional cost. We are also happy to hand deliver your purchase in Manhattan or you may pick it up at our showroom.

Returns must be sent overnight or by priority international delivery, fully insured and paid for by the customer. A restocking fee may apply. Watches must be returned in the same condition as initially shipped.

We welcome international buyers, please contact us prior to purchase for additional details on shipping and payment options.

Sinn 140/42 Chronograph

Sinn 140/42 Chronograph

Regular price
$3,850
Regular price
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$3,850
Sinn 140/42 Chronograph

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