The Titanium Field Guide

Sinn R500

Archive · used only

The Sinn R500 is a discontinued chronograph watch with a Grade 5 titanium case. At 74.5 g it sits among the lighter chronograph watches in the guide, and is priced above the $3,300 median for the category. No longer offered new; listed here as an archive reference for the used market.

Titanium chronograph watchesLightweightLightest, rankedGrade 5 titaniumPower reserve
Price
$4,300
Titanium
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
Case shape
Round
Case colour
Natural / grey
Finish technology
Natural finish
Caseback
Titanium
Nickel-free
Not verified (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, Surface treatment, Titanium bracelet Help verify
Medium confidence Verified Jul 2026 Source: Sinn R500 (archive) / Monochrome / SJX Maker / listing ↗ Suggested by u/Spring-Diver
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Frequently asked questions

What grade of titanium is the Sinn R500?

The Sinn R500 has a Grade 5 titanium case with a titanium caseback. It is recorded at medium confidence pending a maker-stated grade.

What size is the Sinn R500?

It is 42.0 mm in diameter, 16 mm thick, and water resistant to 200 m.

How much does the Sinn R500 weigh?

About 74.5 g (head).

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

It is no longer offered new; the guide keeps it as an archive reference for the used market, and it listed from $4,300 when current.

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