Congrats on your new Longines Stickman! I think this company has really been hitting it out of the park over the last few years and that red bezel/diver/chrono? Fantastic!!!

I sold my Sinn U1 diver after taking a good look at the U2 and deciding the addition of the GMT function was worth the hassle of selling my current piece and finding/buying a U2. Both have "Submarine Steel" and tegimented treatments on the bezel and (depending on the model) sometimes the case as well as the bracelet. Additionally, the U2 is rated for a deeper depth than the U1 (as if that really matters! ). My particular U2 is about ten years old, but you'd never tell as scratches were almost non-existent.

After I bought my U2, I sent it in for a complete service and dressed it up with an "Erika's Original" strap and think they're a perfect match. Since you're clearly considering NATO straps for your Longines, you may want to check out her website. I love their comfort as well as the secure fit they provide.

https://erikasoriginals.com/

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Originally posted by stickman428:
Zee Germans sure have a way with watches. No it’s not mine but I wish it was. What a beauty!

Notice the moisture wicking capsule at 6 o’clock? Innovative stuff like this is why I am drawn to the utilitarian tool watches of Sinn.



German U-boat steel too! What a cool watch.

I think the circle with the triangle logo on the back means it’s hardened steel or something like that.