Which is cheaper, the Serica Ref. 5330 Diving Chronometer Date or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial?

At MSRP the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial is the cheaper of the two at $1,900, against $2,005 for the Serica Ref. 5330 Diving Chronometer Date — a $105 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Serica Ref. 5330 Diving Chronometer Date or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial?

The Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial wears larger at 40.6mm versus 39mm for the Serica Ref. 5330 Diving Chronometer Date — a 1.6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Serica Ref. 5330 Diving Chronometer Date or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial?

The Serica Ref. 5330 Diving Chronometer Date is rated to 300m versus 10m for the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Serica Ref. 5330 Diving Chronometer Date or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial?

The Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial carries a 72-hour power reserve against 42 hours on the Serica Ref. 5330 Diving Chronometer Date.

What movement does the Serica Ref. 5330 Diving Chronometer Date run compared to the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Serica Ref. 5330 Diving Chronometer Date uses the SoProd M100 and the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial uses the 6R5H.

Side by side

Serica Ref. 5330 Diving Chronometer DatevsSeiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Serica Ref. 5330 Diving Chronometer Date

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MSRP $2,005

Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial

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MSRP $1,900

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ref. 5330 Diving Chronometer Date39mm

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial40.6mm

Power Reserve

Ref. 5330 Diving Chronometer Date42h

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial72h

Water Resistance

Ref. 5330 Diving Chronometer Date300m

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial100m

MSRP

Ref. 5330 Diving Chronometer Date$2,005

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial$1,900

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Curved

AR Coating

Yes

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

SoProd M100

6R5H

Power Reserve

42h

72h

Jewels

Complications

COSC, Date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,005

$1,900

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