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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsChristopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
Twelve X Black Shadow
Christopher WardTwelve X Black Shadow
MSRP $5,715

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
Twelve X Black Shadow44.5mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
Twelve X Black Shadow120h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
Twelve X Black Shadow100m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
Twelve X Black Shadow$5,715

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Skeleton
Diameter
39mm
44.5mm
Thickness
12.2mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
44.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
25mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Enamel Black
Black

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
CW-001
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
42h
120h
Jewels
25
31
Complications
COSC
Moonphase

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$5,715

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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.

Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow for its exceptional titanium finishing, dynamic case design, and skeletonized COSC-certified SH21 movement with a 120-hour power reserve. Some owners note sharp edges on bracelet links and unfinished interior clasp surfaces, while reviewers mention legibility issues common to skeletonized watches and a thickness of 12.3mm making it feel chunkier than other models. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow highly for its impressive in-house movement and titanium finishing at its price point.

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