Serica Ref. 5330 Diving Chronometer DatevsBenrus Watches TYPE 3X

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Measurements
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Ref. 5330 Diving Chronometer Date

TYPE 3X
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
n/a
Thickness
12.2mm
lowest
12.5mm
Water Resistance
300m
highest
200m
Power Reserve
42h
42h
MSRP
$2,005
lowest
$2,950
Movement
Soprod M100
ETA 2893-2
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely report positive accuracy with the Soprod M100 movement, with one noting +1-2 seconds per day over three years. The Serica Ref. 5330 Diving Chronometer Date features a comfortable 39mm case and a twin-scale bezel. Some owners have experienced significant quality control issues, including dials moving when the crown is pulled and misaligned bezels, alongside inconsistent customer service experiences. The watch retails for €1,690 and includes both a mesh and elastic strap. On balance, owners and reviewers praise the Serica Ref. 5330 Diving Chronometer Date for its comfortable 39mm size and accurate Soprod M100 movement, despite some quality control and customer service concerns.
Benrus Watches TYPE 3X owners and reviewers praise its classical styling and solid build quality, with the 42mm case noted to wear smaller due to minimal lugs. One owner finds the automatic watch comparable in cost to a basic Swatch and considers it proof of Benrus's substantial revival. The included Velcro strap is unappealing, but the rubber strap works well. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Benrus Watches TYPE 3X highly for its wearability and value.
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