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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsVenezianico Arsenale Calendario

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
Arsenale Calendario
VenezianicoArsenale Calendario
MSRP $1,400

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
Arsenale Calendario40mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
Arsenale Calendario40h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
Arsenale Calendario50m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
Arsenale Calendario$1,400

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
12.2mm
9.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
44mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Enamel Black
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
Miyota 9100
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Complications
COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$1,400

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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 Calendario

The Venezianico Arsenale Calendario is widely praised for its elegant Italian design, comfortable 40mm wearability, and intricate finishing that gives it a premium look, all offered at a value price point around $1,400. Reviewers note its clean dial execution and comfortable tapered bracelet, though some find the day and month subdials a bit cramped and the month pusher shape could be refined. The Miyota 9100 movement's accuracy is reported to range from -10/+30 seconds per day as standard, with in-house regulation to approximately ±15 seconds per day, though users have reported better real-world performance. Its 50m water resistance is noted as a limitation due to the 10 o'clock push-button. Overall, reviewers highlight the Venezianico Arsenale Calendario as a value-driven timepiece with a complete calendar complication and sophisticated styling.

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