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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsBell & Ross BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle
Bell & RossBR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle
MSRP $5,292

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle36mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle54 hoursh
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle100m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle$5,292

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
39mm
36mm
Thickness
12.2mm
8.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
Enamel Black
Blue
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
BR-CAL.329
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42h
54 hoursh
Jewels
25
Complications
COSC
Hours/Minutes, Seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$5,292

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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.

Bell & Ross BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle

Owners widely praise the Bell & Ross BR-05 36 MM Blue Diamond Eagle's design, dial, and the contrast between brushed and polished finishes, finding it a compelling integrated steel sports watch. One owner notes the crown can be fussy. The £4k price is considered high, especially given the SW300-1 movement. On balance, owners find the Bell & Ross BR-05 36 MM Blue Diamond Eagle's design and finishing compelling, though the price point is a significant consideration.

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