Produced in honor of the “Phantom” that has finished operating in Japan
German mechanical watch brand Sinn has released the Japan-limited pilot’s watch “556.F-4.II”. It will be sold in a limited quantity of 200 pieces in Japan from August 2023.
Sinn’s 556.F-4.II, a limited edition of 200 pilot’s watches in Japan Japan emblazoned with the unit mark of the squadron on which the F-4 Phantom II was deployed.
Sinn was founded in Germany in 1961. Since then, we have developed “watches only for use” that emphasize legibility, which is the essence of watches. In addition, it is also characterized by a number of unique technologies not found in other brands.
Pilots, divers and professionals such as the German special forces “GSG9” trust Sinn watches, proving their robustness, durability and practicality in harsh environments.
The Japan limited edition model “556.F-4.II” from Sinn is the second limited edition pilot’s watch produced in honor of the retirement of the jet fighter “F-4 Phantom II”, nicknamed “Phantom II”, from Japan Japan.
The F-4 Phantom II, a fighter popular among aviation fans, has been operated by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force under the name “F-4EJ” since 1971 in Japan, and the 301st Squadron of Hyakuri Air Base ended its operation in December 2020. On March 17, 2021, the last flight of the Gifu Air Base Flight Development Experiment Group was completed, and the F-4 in Japan was completely retired.
-Design the unit marks of 8 squadrons on the dial
The 556.F-4.II, a limited edition Japan model introduced by Sinn, is based on the 556, a model that specializes in the minimum necessary functions, and uses a navy color and bar indexes inspired by the sky on the dial.
In addition, the biggest feature is that it is decorated with the unit marks of the eight squadrons that deployed the “F-4 Phantom II” in the Air Self-Defense Force.
The hour, minute and index are phosphorescent. And it is also a point that a date window is newly installed at 3 o’clock.
You can’t miss the sapphire crystal glass that is water-resistant to 20 bar, and the rotor visible from the see-through back cover is engraved with an illustration of the Phantom official character “Spook”.
In addition to the excellent functionality of Sinn’s pilot’s watch, which meets the high demands of professionals, the 556.F-4.II incorporates elements of the “Phantom II” throughout. It is finished in one with high fashion and ownership, and is ideal not only for aviation fans but also for users who want a unique watch that does not wear with others.
●Product Specifications
・Price (tax included): 429,000 yen
・Movement: SW200-1 (automatic)
・Case size: Outer diameter 38.5mm, thickness 11mm
・Windshield: Double-sided non-reflective sapphire crystal
・Belt: Stainless steel bracelet (width 20mm)
・Water resistance: 20 ATM water resistance
