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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsIkepod Seapod S003

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
Seapod S003
IkepodSeapod S003
MSRP $1,566

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
Seapod S00346mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
Seapod S00340h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
Seapod S003200m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
Seapod S003$1,566

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39mm
46mm
Thickness
12.2mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
46mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Enamel Black
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Yes

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Complications
COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$1,566

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What people say

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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.

Ikepod Seapod S003

The Ikepod Seapod S003 features a unique pixelated dial and applied hour plots, housing a Miyota 9039 movement. Owners note the strap can attract lint. The watch is priced at $1,795 USD, though its gripless bezel and fixed strap limit practical dive functionality. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight the Ikepod Seapod S003's distinctive design as its primary appeal.

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