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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsFarer GMT BEZEL

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
GMT BEZEL
FarerGMT BEZEL
MSRP $1,325

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
GMT BEZEL40mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
GMT BEZEL56h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
GMT BEZEL200m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
GMT BEZEL$1,325

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
12.2mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
44.8mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
Sellita SW330-2
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
42h
56h
Complications
COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$1,325

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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.

Farer GMT BEZEL

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Farer GMT BEZEL for its exceptional value, unique design language, and wearable dimensions, with one owner noting its fit, finish, and quality rivaling higher-end brands. Specific strengths highlighted include enthusiastic color combinations, a vintage charm from the bubble crystal, and comfortable wearability due to its 12.5mm thickness and short lug-to-lug. The watch features a Sellita SW330-2 top-grade movement and 200m water resistance, with pricing around US$1,550 / €1,575. Some owners find the aluminum bezel less durable, and legibility on the white dial was initially a concern, though hand changes have been made. Opinions on Farer's market positioning vary, with some placing it at a luxury level and others at a more accessible tier. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Farer GMT BEZEL highly for its compelling blend of design, wearability, and utility at its price point.

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