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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsHamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Auto

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
Jazzmaster Thinline Auto
HamiltonJazzmaster Thinline Auto
MSRP $1,145

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
Jazzmaster Thinline Auto40mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
Jazzmaster Thinline Auto42h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
Jazzmaster Thinline Auto50m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
Jazzmaster Thinline Auto$1,145

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
12.2mm
8.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
46mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
2892-A2
Complications
COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$1,145

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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.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Auto for its gorgeous, stunning, and captivating dials, particularly the champagne and burgundy variants, and its thin, comfortable profile, often noted at around 7mm to 8.4mm, making it ideal for wearability under shirt cuffs. The ETA 2892 movement is considered a strong value, though some owners report the rotor can be noisy and the winding feel unrefined, while others find the small crown difficult to manipulate. The absence of a second hand is polarizing, with some appreciating the simplicity and ease of setting, while others miss its presence. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Auto highly for its attractive, thin design and dial beauty at its price point.

From video reviewers

The slim case profile and affordable price point are consistently praised. Reviewers noted the absence of a second hand.

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