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Serica Ref. 5330 Diving Chronometer DatevsSinn 856 S UTC

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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 856 S UTC

Owners widely praise the Sinn 856 S UTC for its legibility, robust build, and versatile wearability as an everyday and business-casual timepiece. The watch is frequently chosen for its adventurous UTC functionality and durability features, including tegimentation, anti-magnetism, and humidity protection, making it suitable for frequent travel. One owner reports accuracy of approximately -10 seconds per day. On balance, owners rate the Sinn 856 S UTC highly for its practical functionality and rugged construction.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5330 Diving Chronometer Date39mm
856 S UTC40mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5330 Diving Chronometer Date42h
856 S UTC38h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5330 Diving Chronometer Date300m
856 S UTC200m
MSRP
Ref. 5330 Diving Chronometer Date$2,005
856 S UTC$2,938

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Tool
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
12.2mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Finish
black
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Soprod M100
SW 330-1
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42h
38h
Jewels
0
25
Complications
COSC, Date
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,005
$2,938
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