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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsFarer 36MM THREE HAND

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
36MM THREE HAND
Farer36MM THREE HAND
MSRP $925

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
36MM THREE HAND36mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
36MM THREE HAND68h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
36MM THREE HAND50m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
36MM THREE HAND$925

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
39mm
36mm
Thickness
12.2mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
41.2mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
La Joux-Perret G101
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
42h
68h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$925

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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 36MM THREE HAND

The Farer 36MM THREE HAND is praised for its vibrant dials, compact 1960s-inspired design with fluid lines and slim bezel, and a 68-hour power reserve from its La Joux-Perret G101 automatic movement. Reviewers note the 39mm stainless steel case features polished finishes and brushed lugs, a screwed-down crown, and 100m water resistance. Some models include Super-LumiNova Arabic numerals and applied markers with syringe hands. One reviewer found the included red strap too thick and stiff, and the minute hashes difficult to read. On balance, reviewers highlight the unique dial colors and textures, along with the accessible price point, as key strengths of the Farer 36MM THREE HAND collection.

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