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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsDan Henry 1939

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
1939
Dan Henry1939
MSRP $290

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
193941mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
193940h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
1939
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
1939$290

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
12.2mm
13.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
49.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$290

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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.

Dan Henry 1939

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1939 for its striking, art-like design, detailed multi-layered dial with glossy black background and gold raised markers, and the solid clicking feel of its chronograph buttons. The gorgeous domed crystal and smooth chrono sweep back are also noted positives, contributing to a feeling of sturdiness and exceptional value at $220. Some owners express disappointment it uses a quartz movement, and one owner found it surprisingly heavy. After two years of daily wear, the watch has sustained abuse with only minor bezel nicks and barely visible scratches on the glass, while its chronograph pushers retain an audible click. On balance, owners rate the Dan Henry 1939 highly for its detailed design and exceptional value at the price point.

From video reviewers

The dial finishing and classic aesthetic are consistently praised. The lack of lume is a significant drawback for legibility in low light.

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