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Serica Réf. 5303 PLDvsTudor Black Bay 58

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Black Bay 58
TudorBlack Bay 58
MSRP $5,350
What people say

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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.

Tudor Black Bay 58

The Tudor Black Bay 58 is widely praised for its superb wearing experience, perfect proportions, and comfortable wearability, with owners anticipating it becoming a Tudor classic. Reviewers highlight its substantial, rugged build quality and significant value, rivaling more expensive timepieces. One owner notes the clasp's sharp shield as a minor annoyance.

From video reviewers

The 39mm case size is a strength. The bracelet's lack of micro-adjustments is a weakness. Reviewers disagree on the watch's overall value proposition.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Réf. 5303 PLD39mm
Black Bay 5839mm
Power Reserve
Réf. 5303 PLD42h
Black Bay 5865h
Water Resistance
Réf. 5303 PLD300m
Black Bay 58200m
MSRP
Réf. 5303 PLD$1,974
Black Bay 58$5,350

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Thickness
12.2mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
46mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Polished + Satin
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Soprod M100
MT5400-U
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42h
65h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,974
$5,350
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