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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsFerro Distinct 3

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
Distinct 3
FerroDistinct 3
MSRP $455

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
Distinct 348mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
Distinct 340h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
Distinct 350m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
Distinct 3$455

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
39mm
48mm
Thickness
12.2mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
Ronda 715
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Complications
COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$455

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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.

Ferro Distinct 3

Owners widely praise the Ferro Distinct 3 for its improved screw-down crown and centered date complication. However, some find the watch too large, and one owner dislikes the dial for being busy, though the necessity of outer markers for single-hand legibility is noted. The flat sapphire crystal lacks anti-reflective coating, and the dial has no lume. One owner received an NH35A movement instead of the advertised Miyota 9015. Overall, owners appreciate the functional improvements and specific design choices of the Ferro Distinct 3, despite some concerns about size and dial clarity.

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