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Serica Réf. 5303 PLDvsTuseno Shellback

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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.

Tuseno Shellback

The build quality is cited as a significant strength. Availability is a weakness, with stock running low.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Réf. 5303 PLD39mm
Shellback40mm
Power Reserve
Réf. 5303 PLD42h
Shellback
Water Resistance
Réf. 5303 PLD300m
Shellback200m
MSRP
Réf. 5303 PLD$1,974
Shellback$840

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
12.2mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
47mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Yellow
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,974
$840
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