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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsAVI-8 Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
AVI-8Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
MSRP $295

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic42mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic50m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic$295

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Pilot
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
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
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Complications
COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$295

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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.

AVI-8 Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic

Owners widely praise the AVI-8 Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic for its 3D instrument-panel aesthetic and premium feel, noting satin-brushed case sides, a polished bezel, and a knurled crown. However, the lume is considered a gimmick with limited strength and longevity, and some find the 42mm, over 13mm thick watch chunky on a 7" wrist. On balance, owners rate the AVI-8 Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic highly for its distinctive dial design and build quality at the price point.

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