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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsBremont The Meta Kronos

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
The Meta Kronos
BremontThe Meta Kronos
MSRP $3,145

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
The Meta Kronos40mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
The Meta Kronos40h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
The Meta Kronos30m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
The Meta Kronos$3,145

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
12.2mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Water Resistance
300m
30m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$3,145

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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.

Bremont The Meta Kronos

Bremont The Meta Kronos is praised for its comfortable 40mm size, retro sapphire crystal, and simple dial. Owners note its GMT function and call it a "strap monster." This specific Meta employee edition is a custom S302 Kronos GMT limited to around 54 pieces, featuring a modified automatic movement, GMT functionality, and a custom dial with "move fast" text and Meta-specific colors. It is offered for $3700 plus shipping. On balance, owners value Bremont The Meta Kronos for its wearable size and classic dive watch aesthetic.

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