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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsBreitling Superocean Automatic 46 Super Diver

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
Superocean Automatic 46 Super Diver
BreitlingSuperocean Automatic 46 Super Diver
MSRP $6,900
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.

Breitling Superocean Automatic 46 Super Diver

Owners widely praise the Breitling Superocean Automatic 46 Super Diver for its comfortable wearability and excellent build quality, with many appreciating its fresh design and versatile nature as an everyday watch. The watch is noted for its legible dial elements and distinctive aesthetic, with some specifically highlighting a stunning green and gold color combination and a subtle cursive 'B' logo. However, the design is considered divisive by some, and opinions on the movement vary, with some finding it unexciting or questioning its value at the price point. Accuracy reports range from nearly a minute fast daily, attributed by some to magnetization, to within a few seconds per day, with other owners reporting COSC-certified movements. Some owners find the 46mm case too large for their wrists, suggesting alternatives.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
Superocean Automatic 46 Super Diver46mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
Superocean Automatic 46 Super Diver42h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
Superocean Automatic 46 Super Diver1,000m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
Superocean Automatic 46 Super Diver$6,900

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
39mm
46mm
Thickness
12.2mm
14.515mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
1000m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
Breitling 10
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Jewels
25
0
Complications
COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$6,900
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