Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsChristopher Ward C60 Trident Pro 300

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Serica Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer at true scale

Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer

Christopher Ward C60 Trident Pro 300 at true scale

C60 Trident Pro 300

Diameter

39mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.5mm

lowest

47.5mm

Thickness

12.2mm

11.3mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

300m

Power Reserve

42h

highest

38h

MSRP

$1,768

$1,095

lowest

Movement

Soprod M100

Sellita SW200-1

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
12.2mm
11.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
47.45mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Caseback
n/a
Display

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Dial Color
Enamel Black
Black
Indices
n/a
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
SLN X1 BL C1

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Soprod M100
Sellita SW200-1
Beat Rate
0 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
42h
38h
Jewels
0
26
Complications
COSC
Day-date, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$1,095
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Serica Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer

Owners widely praise the Serica Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer for its excellent wearability, unique style, and smooth, confident bezel action with a useful dual scale. The winding, hacking, and crown action are reported to be working perfectly, and timekeeping is consistently good, with one owner noting it kept good time over eight months. Some owners find the crown to be comically large, though this is a minority view. Overall, owners rate the Serica Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer highly for its wearability and distinctive design.

Christopher Ward C60 Trident Pro 300

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C60 Trident Pro 300 for its exceptional finishing, particularly the "Light Catcher" case which beautifully plays with light, and the comfortable bracelet featuring a quick-adjust system. Reviewers and owners highlight the ceramic bezel's 120 clicks and premium feel, the dial's finishing with applied indexes, and the impressive lume. The crown operation is noted as premium with no wobble. Some owners find the 40mm case wears small, especially on a rubber strap. The Sellita SW200-1 movement has an advertised accuracy of -/+ 20 seconds per day and a 38-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Christopher Ward C60 Trident Pro 300 highly for its build quality and finishing at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's improved proportions and balanced design are praised. The bezel action is noted as smooth and precise. Reviewers disagree on the value proposition, with one seeing it as a benchmark for quality at its price, while another considers it expensive compared to mainstream Swiss divers.

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