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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsFortis Marinemaster M-40

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
Marinemaster M-40
FortisMarinemaster M-40
MSRP $3,520

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
Marinemaster M-4040mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
Marinemaster M-4038h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
Marinemaster M-40300m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
Marinemaster M-40$3,520

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
12.2mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
Sellita SW220-1
Power Reserve
42h
38h
Jewels
25
26
Complications
COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$3,520

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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.

Fortis Marinemaster M-40

Owners praise the Fortis Amber Orange for its gorgeous appearance and strong wrist presence, noting its crazy lume and 70-hour power reserve. The Doxa SUB 300T, described as having a superb, eccentric design with a highly legible dial and functional no-decompression bezel, uses an ETA 2824-2 movement. However, the SUB 300T's 42.5mm case wears large and its 14mm thickness is not ideal for dress shirts, though it boasts 1,200m water resistance. On balance, owners appreciate the Fortis Amber Orange for its striking aesthetics and impressive lume.

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