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Serica Réf. 5303 PLDvsUnimatic Modello Cinque U5S-NS Collab Time Only

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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.

Unimatic Modello Cinque U5S-NS Collab Time Only

Owners appreciate the 36mm case shape and the dial's concentric circles on the Unimatic Modello Cinque U5S-NS Collab Time Only. One reviewer found the 36mm size to be the most wearable yet and appreciated the improved TPU strap, though they wished for more experimental dial designs and found the black DLC version less readable. Some owners note the 22mm lug spacing on the 36mm case can appear disproportionate, and one owner felt the large rehaut gave it an AliExpress aesthetic. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Unimatic Modello Cinque U5S-NS Collab Time Only appealing for its wearable 36mm case and unique dial details.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Réf. 5303 PLD39mm
Modello Cinque U5S-NS Collab Time Only36mm
Power Reserve
Réf. 5303 PLD42h
Modello Cinque U5S-NS Collab Time Only
Water Resistance
Réf. 5303 PLD300m
Modello Cinque U5S-NS Collab Time Only300m
MSRP
Réf. 5303 PLD$1,974
Modello Cinque U5S-NS Collab Time Only$1,860

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
36mm
Thickness
12.2mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
0mm
Material
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Sapphire

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Soprod M100
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
42h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,974
$1,860
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