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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsVenezianico Arsenale Bronzo

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
Arsenale Bronzo
VenezianicoArsenale Bronzo
MSRP $950

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
Arsenale Bronzo40mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
Arsenale Bronzo40h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
Arsenale Bronzo50m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
Arsenale Bronzo$950

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
12.2mm
9.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
44mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Bronze
Water Resistance
300m
50m

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
$950

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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 Bronzo

The Venezianico Arsenale is widely praised for its exceptional wearability and finishing for its price, featuring a thin 8.95mm case and a dynamic Côtes de Genève dial. Owners appreciate the minimalist dial, distinctive design language, and comfortable wearing experience, with one noting the blue sunburst dial and supple blue rubber strap are mesmerizing. The movement is described as a hacking and hand-winding Miyota. However, strap changes are difficult, and the watch lacks lume. Some owners find the purple dial too decisive, and others wish for a smaller diameter option. Opinions on bronze as a dress watch material are mixed due to patina concerns, though it is noted as easily cleaned. Legibility could be improved, and some question the material choice for a dress watch. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Venezianico Arsenale highly for its impressive case finishing and wearability at its price point.

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