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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsTraska Freediver Arctic

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
Freediver Arctic
TraskaFreediver Arctic
MSRP $735

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
Freediver Arctic40mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
Freediver Arctic42h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
Freediver Arctic200m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
Freediver Arctic$735

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
12.2mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
46mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Polished
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
Enamel Black
White

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
9039
Jewels
25
24
Complications
COSC
Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$735

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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.

Traska Freediver Arctic

Owners widely praise the Traska Freediver Arctic for its pleasing design and excellent value, with particular commendation for its bracelet featuring hardening and micro-adjustments, which some find superior to those on higher-priced watches. The 48mm lug-to-lug dimension is considered wearable, even on smaller wrists, due to the bracelet's female endlinks and the newer generation's taper. Owners are split on the bracelet's comfort, with some finding it sharp and preferring alternative straps, while others find it comfortable. Some owners note mismatched lume on the hands and dial markers. Overall, owners rate the Traska Freediver Arctic highly for its aesthetic appeal and feature set at its price point.

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