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What people say

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Pompeak Sub-Aquatic

Owners widely praise the Pompeak Sub-Aquatic for its exceptional quality, with the 904L stainless steel case and bracelet, ceramic bezel insert, and waffle dial with a pleasing color gradient frequently highlighted. The Sellita SW200-1 movement and 200m water resistance are noted as strong specifications. The bracelet is considered outstanding and the overall fit and finish are reported as better than lesser alternatives, representing stupendous value for money. On balance, owners rate the Pompeak Sub-Aquatic highly for its exceptional quality and value, with the bracelet and dial being particular points of praise.

Serica Réf. 5303

Owners widely praise the Serica Réf. 5303 for its unique neo-vintage design, sophisticated aesthetics, and excellent finishing, with many highlighting the smooth winding action and the tactile quality of the bezel click as industry-benchmark. The 39mm case is frequently cited as well-proportioned and wearable, especially for smaller wrists. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +2 seconds per day and another +5.5 seconds per day, while the 42-hour power reserve was noted as a point of desire for longer duration. Some owners have reported significant quality control issues, including dial shifting, non-functional hacking, and misaligned or jammed bezels, with concerns also raised about the Soprod movement and the manufacturer's communication. Overall, owners rate the Serica Réf. 5303 highly for its distinctive design and refined finishing, despite some significant quality control concerns raised by a few.

From video reviewers

The COSC and Grand Chronomètre Serica® certifications are a significant strength. No shared weaknesses were identified.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sub-Aquatic40mm
Réf. 530339mm
Power Reserve
Sub-Aquatic38h
Réf. 530342h
Water Resistance
Sub-Aquatic200m
Réf. 5303300m
MSRP
Sub-Aquatic$915
Réf. 5303$1,857

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
13mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46.5mm
Material
904L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$915
$1,857
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