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Serica Ref. 5330 Diving Chronometer DatevsPagani Design PD-1759

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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.

Pagani Design PD-1759

Pagani Design PD-1759 owners praise its value for money and aesthetic appeal at its price point. Some owners express a desire for a sterile dial and a no-date configuration, and note that the butterfly bracelet's lack of half-links hinders achieving a precise fit. Overall, owners find the Pagani Design PD-1759 to be a good value proposition for its appearance, though some wish for dial and bracelet refinements.

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5330 Diving Chronometer Date39mm
PD-175940mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5330 Diving Chronometer Date42h
PD-175942h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5330 Diving Chronometer Date300m
PD-1759100m
MSRP
Ref. 5330 Diving Chronometer Date$2,005
PD-1759$130

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
12.2mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
46mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Soprod M100
Miyota 8215
Complications
COSC, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,005
$130
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