Originally Posted by
SteveH
Hey folks, ignorant guy here looking to become aware...
I get that the 403 and 503 are better than the respective 401 and 500, but what are the primary differences between the 403 and the 503?
Looks. That's about it.
The presser foot tension is in a different spot, the styling is a little more "futuristic" hence the "rocketeer" nickname,... color.
Interesting to note is that some of the German made machines (411G =401 with benefits, was there a 403/503 equivalent?) seem like a bridge in the styling. Colors are more like a 400 series,... but not two tone, and a little blockier than a 500 series, but less blocky than the other 400 series machines.