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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsJack Mason Palmera Skin Diver

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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.

Jack Mason Palmera Skin Diver

The Jack Mason Palmera Skin Diver is praised for its classic compressor-style case and versatile design. Reviewers note its slim 10.8mm profile and the La Joux-Perret G101 automatic movement, which is regulated to approximately ±5 seconds per day and offers a 68-hour power reserve. Pricing ranges from $1,049 to $1,349 USD. On balance, reviewers rate the Jack Mason Palmera Skin Diver well for its classic aesthetics and reliable movement at its price point.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
Palmera Skin Diver39mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
Palmera Skin Diver68h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
Palmera Skin Diver200m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
Palmera Skin Diver$1,049

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Thickness
12.2mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
47mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
La Joux-Perret G101
Power Reserve
42h
68h
Complications
COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$1,049
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