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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsCitizen Mickey Aviator

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
Mickey Aviator
CitizenMickey Aviator
MSRP $296

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
Mickey Aviator40mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
Mickey Aviator40h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
Mickey Aviator100m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
Mickey Aviator$296

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Pilot
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
12.2mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
B690
Type
Automatic
Solar
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Complications
COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$296

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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.

Citizen Mickey Aviator

Owners widely praise the Citizen Mickey Aviator for its fun, quirky style and luminous dial art that appeals to enthusiasts. One owner notes the actual case diameter is closer to 45.8mm, making it a large watch, and some find the large "12" and dial layout between 2 and 11 o'clock affect legibility. On balance, owners rate the Citizen Mickey Aviator highly for its unique, smile-inducing aesthetic and detailed dial.

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