Is The Serica 5303 Worth It in 2026?

Would you risk $2,000 on a watch brand with a broken reputation? The Serica 5303 is easily one of the most controversial microbrand in the last few years. If you follow the watch community (or watch creators like Jody from Just One More Watch), you probably know the drama: a faulty Soprod Newton movement, and a brand that famously claimed a clear defect was just a "special quirk." So, why did I just drop all that money on one? ▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 00:00 - Intro 0:12 - The Serica Controversy 1:30 - Why Did I Buy One? (Things I Love) 7:00 - Some Complaints 9:13 - Did I Find Another "Quirky" Feature? 10:31 - Who Should Buy One? 14:31 - Final Thoughts #Serica5303 #MicrobrandWatches #WatchReview #DiveWatch #SericaWatches