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Sinn R500

Archive · used only

The Sinn R500 was a 42 mm Grade 5 titanium chronograph with a Valjoux 7750 automatic movement. Rated to 200 m, it goes deeper than 91% of the 215 titanium chronographs in the guide. It is no longer made, so this page is a reference for buying one used.

All Sinn watchesChronograph watchesLightweightLightest, rankedGrade 5 titaniumPower reserve
Price
$4,300
Material
Titanium
Grade / type
Grade 5
Weight
74.5 g (head only)
Water resistance
200 m
Type
Chronograph
Case diameter
42.0 mm
Thickness
16 mm
Origin
Germany
Movement
Automatic chronograph
Caliber
Valjoux 7750
Power reserve
42 hours
Complications
Chronograph, Date, Power reserve
Colour
Grey
Finish technology
Natural finish
Caseback
Titanium
Nickel-free
Unconfirmed (clasp or buckle material not confirmed)
Bracelet / strap
Black cowhide racing strap with red stitching, on a titanium buckle
Crystal
Sapphire, anti-reflective both sides
Display back
No
Dial
Matte black with cream subdials, bullhead racing layout
Dial colours
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Availability
No longer offered
Status
Archive (limited edition of 300)
Not published
Reference, Lug-to-lug, Hardness, Construction, Surface treatment, Matching bracelet
Medium confidence Verified Jul 2026 Source: Sinn R500 (archive) / Monochrome / SJX Suggested by u/Spring-Diver
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Frequently asked questions

What grade of titanium is the Sinn R500?

Grade 5, from a secondary source. The guide has not yet read the grade on the maker's own page. The caseback is titanium too.

What size is the Sinn R500?

The case is 42 mm across and 16 mm thick. It is water resistant to 200 m.

How much does the Sinn R500 weigh?

About 74.5 g for the watch head alone.

How much does the Sinn R500 cost, and is it available?

It is no longer made, so the only way to buy one is used. Its list price when it was in production was $4,300.

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