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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsSinn 544

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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer

Owners widely praise the Serica Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer for its excellent wearability, definitive style, and smooth, confident bezel action. The dual scale on the bezel is noted as surprisingly useful, and the crown action, winding, and hacking are reported to work perfectly. One owner describes the Serica 5303-3 as gorgeous and unique, though another notes the crown can appear comically large. On balance, owners rate the Serica Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer highly for its blend of unique design and robust functionality.

Sinn 544

The Sinn 544 is widely praised for its versatile 38.5mm size and 10mm thickness, making it suitable for daily wear. Owners and reviewers highlight its minimalist, reductionist aesthetic and robust, bead-blasted case. The 200 meters of water resistance and low-pressure resistance further contribute to its "do-anything" capability. The watch features a 4 o'clock crown and hooded lugs, a design element some find polarizing but which flows well into the bracelet. The Sinn 544 is powered by a Sellita SW200-2 movement with a 60-hour power reserve. While the fine minute track is appreciated for precise time setting, some dislike the subdivisions between the second and minute markers. One owner notes a general desire for an improved Sinn bracelet across the brand. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sinn 544 highly for its robust, straightforward design and practical dimensions at the price point.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
54438.5mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
54460h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
544200m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
544$1,879

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Tool
Diameter
39mm
38.5mm
Thickness
12.2mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Finish
bead blasted
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
Enamel Black
Black
Indices
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Luminescent

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
SW 200-2
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42h
60h
Jewels
0
26
Complications
COSC
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$1,879
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