Which is cheaper, the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto or the Serica Réf. 5303?

At MSRP the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto is the cheaper of the two at $989, against $1,857 for the Serica Réf. 5303 — a $868 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto or the Serica Réf. 5303?

The Smith & Bradley Draper Auto wears larger at 42mm versus 39mm for the Serica Réf. 5303 — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto or the Serica Réf. 5303?

The Serica Réf. 5303 is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto or the Serica Réf. 5303?

The Serica Réf. 5303 carries a 42-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto.

What movement does the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto run compared to the Serica Réf. 5303?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Serica Réf. 5303 uses the Soprod M100.

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Smith & Bradley Draper Auto

MSRP $989

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Serica Réf. 5303

MSRP $1,857

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Draper Auto42mm

Réf. 530339mm

Power Reserve

Draper Auto38h

Réf. 530342h

Water Resistance

Draper Auto100m

Réf. 5303300m

MSRP

Draper Auto$989

Réf. 5303$1,857

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Yes

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Dial Color

—

Lume

Superluminova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Soprod M100

Power Reserve

38h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$989

$1,857

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