Which is cheaper, the Serica Réf. 5303 PLD or the Squale 1521?

At MSRP the Squale 1521 is the cheaper of the two at $1,265, against $1,974 for the Serica Réf. 5303 PLD — a $709 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Serica Réf. 5303 PLD or the Squale 1521?

The Squale 1521 wears larger at 42mm versus 39mm for the Serica Réf. 5303 PLD — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Serica Réf. 5303 PLD or the Squale 1521?

The Squale 1521 is rated to 500m versus 300m for the Serica Réf. 5303 PLD.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Serica Réf. 5303 PLD or the Squale 1521?

The Serica Réf. 5303 PLD carries a 42-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Squale 1521.

What movement does the Serica Réf. 5303 PLD run compared to the Squale 1521?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Serica Réf. 5303 PLD uses the Soprod M100 and the Squale 1521 uses the Sellita SW200-1.

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Serica Réf. 5303 PLD

MSRP $1,974

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Squale 1521

1521-classic-leather

MSRP $1,265

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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Réf. 5303 PLD39mm

152142mm

Power Reserve

Réf. 5303 PLD42h

152138h

Water Resistance

Réf. 5303 PLD300m

1521500m

MSRP

Réf. 5303 PLD$1,974

1521$1,265

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

39mm

42mm

Thickness

12.2mm

12.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.5mm

0mm

Material

Stainless Steel

Steel

Water Resistance

300m

500m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

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Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Soprod M100

Sellita SW200-1

Power Reserve

42h

38h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,974

$1,265

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