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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsAtelier Wen Perception v2

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
Perception v2
Atelier WenPerception v2
MSRP $6,085

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
Perception v238.5mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
Perception v240h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
Perception v250m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
Perception v2$6,085

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
39mm
38.5mm
Thickness
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$6,085

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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.

Atelier Wen Perception v2

Owners widely praise the Atelier Wen Perception v2 for its premium feel, full tantalum construction, and integrated bracelet with a functional micro-adjust clasp. Reviewers highlight the hand-operated guilloché dials and handsome 40mm case design influenced by Chinese architecture. Some owners note the movement's winding action and rotor noise are not high-end, and that it does not hack. The watch is priced at $3,288 USD. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Atelier Wen Perception v2 highly for its unique tantalum construction and hand-finished guilloché dial at the price point.

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