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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsVaer Tactical Field (DLC)

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
Tactical Field (DLC)
VaerTactical Field (DLC)
MSRP $499

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
Tactical Field (DLC)36mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
Tactical Field (DLC)40h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
Tactical Field (DLC)100m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
Tactical Field (DLC)$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
39mm
36mm
Thickness
12.2mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
43mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Solar
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Complications
COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$499

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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.

Vaer Tactical Field (DLC)

Owners widely praise the Vaer Tactical Field for its lightweight versatility and interesting design, with one owner highlighting the brand's excellent customer service. Some owners report issues with marker alignment, specifically at the 12 o'clock position and the seconds hand not hitting markers precisely, though the company offered resolutions. One owner noted a crunchy winding action. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Tactical Field highly for its lightweight versatility and interesting design.

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