Which is cheaper, the Serica Ref. 5330 Diving Chronometer Date or the Seiko King Turtle?

At MSRP the Seiko King Turtle is the cheaper of the two at $650, against $2,005 for the Serica Ref. 5330 Diving Chronometer Date — a $1,355 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Serica Ref. 5330 Diving Chronometer Date or the Seiko King Turtle?

The Seiko King Turtle wears larger at 45mm versus 39mm for the Serica Ref. 5330 Diving Chronometer Date — a 6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Serica Ref. 5330 Diving Chronometer Date or the Seiko King Turtle?

The Serica Ref. 5330 Diving Chronometer Date is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Seiko King Turtle.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Serica Ref. 5330 Diving Chronometer Date or the Seiko King Turtle?

The Serica Ref. 5330 Diving Chronometer Date carries a 42-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Seiko King Turtle.

What movement does the Serica Ref. 5330 Diving Chronometer Date run compared to the Seiko King Turtle?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Serica Ref. 5330 Diving Chronometer Date uses the Soprod M100 and the Seiko King Turtle uses the 4R36.

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Serica Ref. 5330 Diving Chronometer Date

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MSRP $2,005

Seiko King Turtle

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MSRP $650

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ref. 5330 Diving Chronometer Date39mm

King Turtle45mm

Power Reserve

Ref. 5330 Diving Chronometer Date42h

King Turtle41h

Water Resistance

Ref. 5330 Diving Chronometer Date300m

King Turtle200m

MSRP

Ref. 5330 Diving Chronometer Date$2,005

King Turtle$650

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

39mm

45mm

Thickness

12.2mm

13.2mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.5mm

47.7mm

Lug Width

20mm

22mm

Water Resistance

300m

200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Lume

Super-LumiNova

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Soprod M100

4R36

Power Reserve

42h

41h

Jewels

Complications

COSC, Date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,005

$650

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