"Ive know other watches that give the same experience for less but not as good design..." Design costs money. I respect Serica for innovating and having a curated aesthetic and for charging a few extra $$$ for this.
1:16 would you happen to know which omega models have this similar design? I would love to go back and look at past omega catalogue and find one with this design...it would be an INSTANT buy from me cause I love this design. I looked at older omega seamasters but none of them seem to have this sector dial in a divers watch thing going on.
Great insight. I should do a long term review as well as I have the 5303-1 from the first batch(es) back in late 2021. Yes, it does have that quirky crown issue. And, no, I certainly would not consider it a "feature". Regardless, I've lived with it for so long and it is the only watch from 2021 that remains in my collection. Everything else currently is 2023-2024. I know how to work with it where it is not really an issue. It's a great original design and the performance out of the box is pretty darn accurate. And, up in know the original Soprod Newton movement Top Flight model used has actually tighter tolerances than COSC standards. And, in my experience, it showed. I like the way they integrated the mesh to the case with solid fitted end links. However, I would like and may have preferred a link bracelet option for this watch of some sort. I think the watch will feel more balanced overall as the thin mesh can feel just barely substantial enough to keep the watch head stable. A slightly more robust or at least slightly weightier bracelet would keep everything more equal around the wrist if you know what I mean. I can still work with the OEM mesh. But, I feel that design requires a more snug fit to make it feel more comfortably secure around the wrist. I know there are AliExpress knock offs for a lot less. But, I would not go with those and encourage those who are interested in this design to buy from the original maker of it. The microbrand watch space is super saturated and competitive and I think Serica deserves to stay in business making these and other nice watches with our support.
Hi Nice review, regarding what you Said around 4:00 i’d like to point something : in fact, its not that they just switch the movment for a more ellebaorated… they had to re design the interior Because of the flatter movement, it include thinking to get the watch slimmer AND anti magnetic that’s why they build a « faraday cage » kind. So if they looks like the same, the s617 and the new are completely différent inside what justify, for me the new price
Absolutely, it's not just an additional anti magnetic cap covering the back of the movement, but also coating on the case inside as well as under the dial, so technically a bigger step.
Absolutely!
I own the older movement n its worked well. On a weekly rotation. Get a lot of questions n interest.
yeah me too! and it is working fine! thanks for sharing. cheers!
"Ive know other watches that give the same experience for less but not as good design..." Design costs money. I respect Serica for innovating and having a curated aesthetic and for charging a few extra $$$ for this.
That is an insanely beautiful watch. So much beauty in its design simplicity and that BLUE!!!
Thanks for this video. This watch is on my shortlist!
Thanks for watching!!! Glad it helped
1:16 would you happen to know which omega models have this similar design? I would love to go back and look at past omega catalogue and find one with this design...it would be an INSTANT buy from me cause I love this design. I looked at older omega seamasters but none of them seem to have this sector dial in a divers watch thing going on.
They did not improve anything else ?
The movement is now COSC, they put the movement in a cage to avoid magnetism ! This is a huge work to do ....
Beautiful watch!
Thanks bro!
Great insight. I should do a long term review as well as I have the 5303-1 from the first batch(es) back in late 2021. Yes, it does have that quirky crown issue. And, no, I certainly would not consider it a "feature". Regardless, I've lived with it for so long and it is the only watch from 2021 that remains in my collection. Everything else currently is 2023-2024. I know how to work with it where it is not really an issue.
It's a great original design and the performance out of the box is pretty darn accurate. And, up in know the original Soprod Newton movement Top Flight model used has actually tighter tolerances than COSC standards. And, in my experience, it showed.
I like the way they integrated the mesh to the case with solid fitted end links. However, I would like and may have preferred a link bracelet option for this watch of some sort. I think the watch will feel more balanced overall as the thin mesh can feel just barely substantial enough to keep the watch head stable. A slightly more robust or at least slightly weightier bracelet would keep everything more equal around the wrist if you know what I mean. I can still work with the OEM mesh. But, I feel that design requires a more snug fit to make it feel more comfortably secure around the wrist.
I know there are AliExpress knock offs for a lot less. But, I would not go with those and encourage those who are interested in this design to buy from the original maker of it. The microbrand watch space is super saturated and competitive and I think Serica deserves to stay in business making these and other nice watches with our support.
Excellent review mate
Hi Nice review, regarding what you Said around 4:00 i’d like to point something : in fact, its not that they just switch the movment for a more ellebaorated… they had to re design the interior Because of the flatter movement, it include thinking to get the watch slimmer AND anti magnetic that’s why they build a « faraday cage » kind. So if they looks like the same, the s617 and the new are completely différent inside what justify, for me the new price
Absolutely, it's not just an additional anti magnetic cap covering the back of the movement, but also coating on the case inside as well as under the dial, so technically a bigger step.
How does tha bracelet hold up to scratches? What is your wrist size?
I have this watch with a leftie crown and have never experienced any problem.
Hi how i cam find for buy
www.serica-watches.com/en/
"A little funky" for $1200 Dollars? No thank you!
The aliexpress version is better and way cheaper. They actually improved the design without a faulty movement.
Correct! A "knockoff" that is better than the original! 🎉🎉🎉
You are sad dude…
@@andresetc amazing right. That’s how poorly made the originals were constructed with crown issues.
there is a rep of this.. crazy... would be curious to see how it looks
The Chinese make a better knockoff than this knockoff! Don't waste your money on the original knockoff! 😂
Did you just learned the word “knockoff”?