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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON
CIGA DesignTOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON
MSRP $3,299

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON40h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON$3,299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Skeleton
Diameter
39mm
Thickness
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
300m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Enamel Black
Super Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
CD-06
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
25
19
Complications
COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$3,299

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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.

CIGA Design TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON

The CIGA Design TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON is noted for its striking, luxe design and unique materials, featuring a mirror-polished black agate case and a "Super Black" dial with a dragon-shaped tourbillon cage. Owners highlight the golden dragon's steady rotation and the way the black dial makes diamond hands and the tourbillon stand out. However, reviewers point out uneven gem-setting and a limited 30-meter water resistance. Some community members note inconsistent brand lettering quality and find the case design comparable to an Apple Watch. The CIGA Design TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON is a compelling conversation piece, with owners valuing its unique aesthetic and the tourbillon's visual appeal despite some finishing inconsistencies.

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