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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsGlycine Airman GMT

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
Airman GMT
GlycineAirman GMT
MSRP $2,950

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
Airman GMT46mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
Airman GMT48h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
Airman GMT100m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
Airman GMT$2,950

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
39mm
46mm
Thickness
12.2mm
12.18mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
24mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Enamel Black
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Luminous

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
SW330-2
Power Reserve
42h
48h
Complications
COSC
GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$2,950

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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.

Glycine Airman GMT

Owners widely praise the Glycine Airman GMT for its value and classic design, with specific appreciation for its 39mm sizing, 200m water resistance, and beefy signed crowns. Reviewers highlight its faithful re-issue nature, retaining vintage features like the plexiglass crystal and locking friction bezel with a thumbscrew crown, while some owners note its subtle blue degrade dial and red-tipped GMT hand. Accuracy from its Sellita-based automatic movement is described as acceptable, though some owners find the dual 12-hour and 24-hour scales confusing and the slim GMT hand difficult to read. On balance, enthusiasts and reviewers rate the Glycine Airman GMT highly for its vintage charm and robust build at its price point.

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