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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsHamilton Khaki Aviation Air Race Auto

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
Khaki Aviation Air Race Auto
HamiltonKhaki Aviation Air Race Auto
MSRP $845

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
Khaki Aviation Air Race Auto38mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
Khaki Aviation Air Race Auto80h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
Khaki Aviation Air Race Auto50m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
Khaki Aviation Air Race Auto$845

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Pilot
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
12.2mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
H-10
Power Reserve
42h
80h
Complications
COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$845

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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 Khaki Aviation Air Race Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Air Race Auto for its legibility and practicality, with some appreciating its countdown bezel and GMT pointer. However, opinions on its design are split, with some calling it a "Frankenstein" and disliking the skeleton hands, while others find the hands suitable for a pilot watch. One owner notes the lume is underwhelming and the 44mm size may be too large for some wrists. The original strap is also described as uncomfortable and prone to water stains. On balance, owners value the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Air Race Auto for its legibility and practical features, despite a polarizing design and some comfort concerns.

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