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Serica Réf. 5303 PLDvsSinn T50 GBDR

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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.

Sinn T50 GBDR

The Sinn T50 GBDR features a titanium case with a GoldBronze bezel and matte black dial, presenting a two-tone toolish aesthetic that reviewers find appealing. The GoldBronze alloy offers improved skin compatibility and corrosion resistance, developing patina slower than standard bronze. Reviewers note a stamped clasp that can come loose and suggest the price point may be high for some Sinn enthusiasts.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Réf. 5303 PLD39mm
T50 GBDR41mm
Power Reserve
Réf. 5303 PLD42h
T50 GBDR38h
Water Resistance
Réf. 5303 PLD300m
T50 GBDR500m
MSRP
Réf. 5303 PLD$1,974
T50 GBDR$4,428

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
12.2mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
bead-blasted
Water Resistance
300m
500m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Lume
None
Luminescent

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Soprod M100
SW 300-1
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42h
38h
Jewels
0
25
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,974
$4,428
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