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Oak & Oscar The AshlandvsSerica Réf. 5303 PLD

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Oak & Oscar The Ashland

Owners widely appreciate Oak & Oscar The Ashland for its handsome design, symmetrical dial layout, and good timekeeping, with one owner reporting -4 seconds per day. Some pre-owned examples show minor marks on the lugs, bezel, and case, along with strap wear, consistent with normal use. On balance, owners value Oak & Oscar The Ashland for its attractive design and reliable performance.

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

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Ashland39.5mm
Réf. 5303 PLD39mm
Power Reserve
The Ashland42 hoursh
Réf. 5303 PLD42h
Water Resistance
The Ashland200m
Réf. 5303 PLD300m
MSRP
The Ashland$1,850
Réf. 5303 PLD$1,974

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Tool
Diameter
39.5mm
39mm
Thickness
12.4mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
46.5mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Green
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892-A2
Soprod M100
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
42h
Jewels
21
0
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,850
$1,974
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