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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsVenezianico Arsenale 37

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
Arsenale 37
VenezianicoArsenale 37
MSRP $985

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
Arsenale 3737mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
Arsenale 3740h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
Arsenale 37100m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
Arsenale 37$985

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
39mm
37mm
Thickness
12.2mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
41.1mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Enamel Black
Black

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$985

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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.

Venezianico Arsenale 37

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Venezianico Arsenale 37 for its superb execution and value, highlighting its thin 8.95mm case and excellent finishing for its sub-$1000 price. The dynamic dial, featuring Côtes de Genève, is noted as a positive design element. Some owners desire a smaller diameter and half links for the bracelet, and the strap-changing mechanism is described as difficult. One reviewer points out the lack of lume and visible screws fastening the bracelet, while another notes the seconds hand can become invisible under certain lighting conditions. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Venezianico Arsenale 37 highly for its impressive finishing and thin case at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's compact 37mm case is a notable strength, fitting almost every wrist perfectly. A weakness is the somewhat lacking lume brightness, which may be a drawback for some users. Reviewers disagree on the lug-to-lug length, with some finding it too short and others not mentioning it as an issue.

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