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Serica Ref. 5330 Diving Chronometer DatevsSinn 6096

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Serica Ref. 5330 Diving Chronometer Date

Serica is praised for its comfortable 39mm case, distinctive twin-scale bezel, and well-executed mesh bracelet. Owners widely report a dial balance and minimal text inspired by 60s dive watches. However, multiple owners flag significant quality control issues, including dials moving when the crown is pulled, minute hands jumping, and misaligned or difficult-to-turn bezels. The 5330 Dive Chronometer variant, which includes a date window, retails for €1,690 and uses a COSC-certified Soprod M100 automatic movement. Overall, owners rate Serica highly for its comfortable 39mm size and dive watch aesthetics, though quality control concerns are a notable caveat.

Sinn 6096

Owners widely praise the Sinn 6096 for its elegant and versatile aesthetic, suitable for both dressy and smart-casual occasions, noting its crisp dial details and superb hand finishing. The watch is appreciated for its robust build and the convenience of its three-time-zone tracking. One owner flags the 40-hour power reserve as necessitating daily wear, and the lume is described as decent. On balance, owners rate the Sinn 6096 highly for its sophisticated design and versatile wearability.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5330 Diving Chronometer Date39mm
609641.5mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5330 Diving Chronometer Date42h
609642h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5330 Diving Chronometer Date300m
6096100m
MSRP
Ref. 5330 Diving Chronometer Date$2,005
6096$3,478

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Tool
Diameter
39mm
41.5mm
Thickness
12.2mm
10.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
polished
Water Resistance
300m
100m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Luminescent

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Soprod M100
SW 330-1
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Jewels
0
25
Complications
COSC, Date
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,005
$3,478
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