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ALATO Timescope Automatic 100m 39.8mmvsSerica Réf. 5303 PLD

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ALATO Timescope Automatic 100m 39.8mm

Owners widely praise the ALATO Timescope Automatic 100m 39.8mm for its slim and sleek wearability, noting a case thickness under 11mm and a 45.5mm lug-to-lug. The use of a Sellita SW200-1b movement is a specific point of appreciation, with one commenter preferring it over a Miyota 9 series. The watch features a sapphire crystal and Super-LumiNova BGW9 lume. On balance, owners rate the ALATO Timescope Automatic 100m 39.8mm highly for its comfortable dimensions and the quality of its movement at the price point.

Serica Réf. 5303 PLD

Owners widely praise the Serica Réf. 5303 PLD for its sophisticated design and refined finishing that exceeds its price point, noting its ability to blend dress and tool watch aesthetics and wear thinly under cuffs. One owner reports the screw-down crown has loosened during wear, raising concerns for dive-use integrity, while another questions the practicality of the no-deco dive scale for specialized diving. Reviewers find the 39mm case wears slightly small and note the mesh bracelet feels dainty for a military-themed watch. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Serica Réf. 5303 PLD highly for its elegant finishing and versatile design that punches above its weight class.

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Timescope Automatic 100m 39.8mm39.8mm
Réf. 5303 PLD39mm
Power Reserve
Timescope Automatic 100m 39.8mm38hh
Réf. 5303 PLD42h
Water Resistance
Timescope Automatic 100m 39.8mm100m
Réf. 5303 PLD300m
MSRP
Timescope Automatic 100m 39.8mm$800
Réf. 5303 PLD$1,974

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39.8mm
39mm
Thickness
10.95mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
46.5mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Soprod M100
Power Reserve
38hh
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$800
$1,974
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