Sinn EZM 9 TESTAF User Manual

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CONTENTS

SINN SPEZIALUHREN ZU FRANKFURT AM MAIN

THE WORLD’S FIRST, TESTAF-CERTIFIED TIMEPIECE

EZM 9 TESTAF

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

ADJUSTING THE LENGTH OF THE WATCH STRAPS

Ar-DEHUMIDIFYING TECHNOLOGY

TECHNICAL DETAILS

SERVICE

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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
depends 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.

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We have selected pilot’s watches tested and certified to the technical
standard for pilot’s watches (TESTAF) by Aachen University of Applied
Sciences. The TESTAF ensures that a pilot’s watch meets all timekeeping
requirements during flight operations in accordance with visual and/or
instrumental flight regulations and is suitable for professional use. 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,

Lothar Schmidt

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Aviation, in all its forms, combines emotion and

technical excellence like almost no other mode of
transport. It’s not just pilots who have always
demonstrated their connection to flying by wearing
a special timepiece – the pilot’s watch.

In the early days of aviation, the pilot’s watch was
one of the primary navigation instruments

alongside the aviation map and a compass.
Charles Lindberg would rather have gone without a
radio than a second timepiece on his legendary

transatlantic flight. To this day, most flight
procedures in instrument flying carry a
corresponding time stamp.

“Pilot’s watch” is however not a protected term. It is

often used for purely design-oriented models, which
hardly do justice to the technical requirements for a
flight instrument. It was therefore natural for the
Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics at the

Aachen University of Applied Sciences, as one of

the leading educational and research facilities for
aviation, to take on the development of a test
standard based on the official certification
procedure for general aviation. A considerable

FOREWORD AACHEN UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY

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number of pilots, airline companies and engineers were involved in creating
the requirements and the development of the extensive test procedures.

TESTAF, the technical standard for the pilot’s watch, was officially presented to

the public in the autumn of 2012, in the deliveries hangar of the Airbus Helicopter

company (formerly Eurocopter) in Donauwörth. The advisory board set up for

this purpose, consisting of recognised experts in aviation and the watch industry,
will ensure the future continuous updating and technical advancement of the
contents and test procedures.

The team at Sinn Spezialuhren, led by Lothar Schmidt, of course immediately

took on this challenge and met all requirements with flying colours after an

intensive development phase. You hold the result in your hands today, the
TESTAF-certified pilot’s watch – a very special timepiece.

Sincerely

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Frank Janser

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It was back in 1961 that pilot and blind-flying instructor Helmut Sinn founded
the company. Since then, we have been committed to producing high­specification 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.

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Advancements in endurance testing

Take, for example, the absolutely condensation­free, 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
as well as Temperature Resistance Technology
to keep mechanical watches performing at
temperatures ranging from − 45 °C to + 80 °C. This
technology has proven its worth in the EZM 10
TESTAF model, for example, used as part of the
official approvals procedure for Airbus Helicopter’s
(formerly Eurocopter) EC 145 T2 high-performance
helicopter. Hot and cold climate tests and
high-altitude experiments were carried out in the
deserts of the USA, the Rocky Mountains and the
frozen wastes of Canada. The watch was worn
unprotected, outside the pilot’s overall, during cold
climate tests at temperatures reaching − 45 °C.

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Innovations and certifications

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.

We have had selected pilot’s watches tested and certified to the technical
standard for pilot’s watches (TESTAF) by Aachen University of Applied
Sciences since 2012. The TESTAF, the result of a research project at the initiative
of Sinn Spezialuhren, ensures that a pilot’s watch meets all timekeeping
requirements during flight operations in accordance with visual and/or
instrumental flight regulations and is suitable for professional use.

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.

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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.

Workshop modifications and hand-engraving

From the robust case and the polished crystal
through to elaborate refinements: we make sure
that each and every detail of our watches is fit
for purpose. The same applies to our workshop
modifications. Only the perfect interaction of all
components and technologies ensures that our
watches can meet all their design specifications
in full. Take for example the SZ02 calibre of our
U1000 diving chronograph. The 60-minute scale
of the stopwatch minute counter is much simpler
and more intuitive to read than the 30-minute
scale commonly found on other watches. The
hand-engraving represents a highly personal form
of refinement. If required, our specially trained
engraver can etch a name, initials, monograms
or symbols onto the rotor, movement bridge and
case back.

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THE WORLD’S FIRST,
TESTAF-CERTIFIED TIMEPIECE

In a research project lasting four years, the Faculty of Aerospace Technology
of the Aachen University of Applied Sciences (FH) and Sinn Spezialuhren
have developed a technical standard for pilots’ watches (TESTAF). TESTAF
ensures that a pilot’s watch meets all of the time measurement requirements
for flights operated under visual flight rules (VFR) and/or instrumental flight
rules (IFR). The EZM 10 TESTAF, the 103 Ti TESTAF, 103 Ti UTC TESTAF and the
857 UTC TESTAF were the first SINN watches to undergo and pass the strict
test procedures.

For these watches to meet all the test criteria, we had to make various
adjustments to them. The watches then passed all of the tests with flying
colours. This means that they are suitable for professional use as a pilot’s
watch – a fact that is documented by a certificate and the TESTAF seal of
quality on the face of the watch.

What are the distinguishing features of a professional pilot’s watch? To
provide a universally valid answer to this question, it was necessary to
formulate a norm or standard, which did not exist for pilots’ watches until
today. And so in 2008, engineer Lothar Schmidt, managing director and
owner of Sinn Spezialuhren, took the initiative to close this research gap
together with engineering professor Frank Janser of the Aachen University of
Applied Sciences.

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TESTAF now provides the answers. For example, a pilot’s watch must withstand
rapid temperature changes and changes in ambient pressure up to

0.044 bar – equivalent to an altitude of about 21,300 metres.

A pilot’s watch is thus subjected to several thousand pressure change cycles
in order to simulate the actual stress conditions on a pilot’s wrist. Besides
being water-resistant, the watch must also be resistant to common aviation
fluids such as fuels, hydraulic fluids and cleaning and de-icing agents. It is
also important that the magnetic field of the pilot’s watch itself does not
interfere with the avionics such as the aircraft’s emergency compass. It may
not dazzle the pilot or produce unnecessary reflections. The watch must also
be resistant to shocks and vibrations and be perfectly readable in the dark.

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The list of technical and functional specifications describe precisely and
unambiguously the time measurement requirements during flight in the
following categories.

1. Functionality

• Required functions during flights operating under visual and/or
instrument flight rules

• Readability in daylight and in darkness

• Good operability

• Accuracy and power reserve

2. Resistance to external stress

• Absolute and cyclical ambient pressure changes

• Operative temperature range and rapid temperature change

• Shock and impact resistance, G-forces and vibration

• Resistance to water and other aviation fluids

• Effects of magnetic fields on the watch

3. Safety and compatibility with other instruments

• Effects of the watch’s magnetic signature on avionics

• Avoidance of reflections and dazzle

• Appropriate form

• Secure strap fastening

A description and photos of the tests can be found at www.testaf.org.

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Differential pressure
test: The EZM 10 must
withstand alternating
ambient pressure levels.

Dynamic G-force test on the
103 Ti Ar.

A pilot’s watch such as
the EZM 10 must have no
magnetic influence on the
emergency compass.

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Designed as instruments for professional use, our pilot watches must satisfy

extremely high requirements when it comes to reliability and performance. In

order to satisfy these requirements, this mission timer was tested and certified

by Aachen University of Applied Sciences in accordance with the technical

standard for pilot watches (Technischer Standard Fliegeruhren – TESTAF).

This ensures that the EZM 9 TESTAF is qualified for professional use as a pilot
watch to the highest level and is evidenced with a certificate and the TESTAF
quality seal on the dial.

Other features increasing the application quality of this timepiece include
the case, which is made of high-strength titanium. This particularly lightweight,
extremely high-strength material offers great wearer comfort due to its non­allergenic properties. The surface of the case has also been hardened
using TEGIMENT Technology, making it especially scratch-resistant. Additional
Ar-Dehumidifying Technology guarantees enhanced functional reliability and
freedom from fogging, while Temperature Resistance Technology ensures
functional reliability from − 45 °C up to + 80 °C. Another special feature is the
pilot’s bezel. This has a captive connection to the case and boasts a bezel
insert made of high-quality sapphire crystal glass.

EZM 9 TESTAF

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Hour hand Minute hand

Second hand

Date display

Crown position

0 1 2 3

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Winding the watch (crown position 1)

The crown is screwable (crown position 0). To loosen the crown, turn it counter­clockwise (crown position 1). The movement is wound by turning the crown
clockwise. About 40 winds of the crown are generally enough to ensure

reliable functionality. Under normal circumstances, 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
re-wind it.

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)

Set the crown in position 2 and turn it clockwise until the correct date
appears in the date display window.

Please take care to fasten the crown after making adjustments.

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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.

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ADJUSTING THE LENGTH OF THE WATCH STRAPS

If you don’t know how to shorten or lengthen the solid bracelet, please
contact your SINN dealer or the watchmakers in our customer service
department in Frankfurt am Main. Our customer service employees are also
happy to help you over the telephone.

Adjusting the length of the solid bracelet

Determine the relative lengths of the two sides before adjusting the length of
the bracelet. To ensure maximum comfort, both sides of the bracelet should
contain the same number of links. If this is not possible, the top bracelet strap
(above the 12 on the clock) should be longer.

It is not necessary to detach the solid bracelet from the watch or the clasp.

1. Loosen the screws on the side of the bracelet link which is to be removed
or added.

2. Remove the superfluous bracelet link or insert a new one.

3. Before screwing tight, add a small drop (no more!) of thread-locker

(AN 302-42 medium-tight) to the thread of the bracelet screw.

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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.

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The colour scale for the Ar-Dehumidifying Technology: the capsule continues
to absorb moisture until the darkest colouration is reached.

Indication colours of the drying capsule

Pale blue

Up to 25%
saturation

Light blue

Up to 50%
saturation

Medium blue

Up to 75%
saturation

Dark blue

Up to 100%
saturation

Initial condition Drying capsule

saturated

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Perfect freedom from fogging

All watches in this series are water-resistant as per 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).

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Luminous

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Mechanical movement

• Calibre SW 200-1

• Self-winding mechanism

• Hand adjustment with stop-second
function

• 26 bearing jewels

• 28,800 semi-oscillations per hour

• Shock resistant as per DIN 8308

• Anti-magnetic as per DIN 8309

Functions

• Hours, minutes, seconds

• Date display

• Pilot’s bezel with luminescent key mark

Watch case

• Titanium, bead-blasted

• Integrated crown protection made
with Black Hard Coating

• Captive bezel sapphire glass insert

• Crown screwable

• Sapphire crystal glass in front

• Case back screw-fastened

• Band lug width 22 mm

• Case diameter 44 mm

SINN Technologies

• Ar-Dehumidifying Technology
enhances functional reliability
and freedom from fogging

• TEGIMENT Technology
and therefore especially
scratch-resistant

• Temperature resistance
technology, therefore
functionally reliable at
temperatures from − 45 °C up
to + 80 °C

Tests and Certification

• Tested and certified to the
Technical Standard for Pilot’s
Watches (TESTAF) by the Aachen
University of Applied Sciences

• Low pressure resistant

• Water- and pressure resistant up
to 20 bar (= 200 m underwater
depth)

• Water-resistant as per DIN 8310

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General advice

To preserve the water resistance for as long as possible, the watch should
be rinsed whenever it has been in contact with seawater, chemicals, etc.
If your watch is frequently worn in water or underwater, we recommend
having its water resistance checked at yearly intervals.

The watch is designed to withstand high levels of mechanical wear and
tear and is shock resistant as per DIN 8308. Nevertheless, it goes without
saying that continual mechanical stress in the form of impacts or vibration
will affect its durability.

Care should therefore be taken to protect your watch from unnecessary
wear and tear. It is only possible to judge how well the watch keeps time
after it has been in operation for approximately eight weeks, since it takes
that long for the working mechanism to become adjusted, especially in
view of the fact that everybody has different lifestyles and habits. In the
event of any excessive deviation, please keep a day-to-day record of its
timekeeping over a period of about one week, for example.

SERVICE

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 “Repairs” in our general
terms and conditions of business at www.sinn.de/en. We would be happy to
send you a copy of the general terms and conditions.

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

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Do you have any questions?

Our employees will be pleased to
advise you.
Telephone: + 49 (0)69 978 414 400
Telefax: + 49 (0)69 978 414 401
E-mail: [email protected]

Send your SINN watch by insured post to:

Sinn Spezialuhren GmbH
Kundendienst
Im Füldchen 5–7
60489 Frankfurt am Main
Germany

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.

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© Sinn Spezialuhren GmbH

1. Auflage / 1st Edition
04 2014
Technische Änderungen vorbehalten.
Technical specifications are subject to changes.

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