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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsCitizen Promaster Skyhawk U830

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
Promaster Skyhawk U830
CitizenPromaster Skyhawk U830
MSRP $596

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
Promaster Skyhawk U83043mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
Promaster Skyhawk U83040h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
Promaster Skyhawk U830200m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
Promaster Skyhawk U830$596

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Pilot
Diameter
39mm
43mm
Thickness
12.2mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
Enamel Black
Blue
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
U830
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Complications
COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$596

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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 Promaster Skyhawk U830

The Citizen Promaster Skyhawk U830 is praised for its updated 43mm titanium case, legible memory-in-pixel display, and cleaner, less cluttered design compared to previous versions. Reviewers highlight its versatile contemporary look and enhanced functionality from the caliber U830, while owners appreciate the MIP display and screw-down caseback. Some users find the interface clunky and the face busy, particularly noting the "calendar" label and the lack of radio or GPS time synchronization, with one owner finding the 45mm size and busy subdials less useful for non-pilots. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Citizen Promaster Skyhawk U830 highly for its impressive technology and improved legibility in a contemporary package.

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