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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsKobold Soarway Diver 43

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
Soarway Diver 43
KoboldSoarway Diver 43
MSRP $4,750
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.

Kobold Soarway Diver 43

Owners report the Kobold Soarway Diver 43 hugs the wrist well with no noticeable lug overhang on a 6.5-inch wrist and possesses a strong, non-flashy wrist presence. One owner experienced persistent functional problems with their watch, including the second hand contacting the minute hand, which continued even after servicing and a warranty replacement. This specific 43mm model is noted as the only one factory-fitted with an unsigned bracelet. Overall, owners value the Kobold Soarway Diver 43 for its comfortable wearability and distinctive wrist presence, despite some experiencing significant functional issues.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
Soarway Diver 4343mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
Soarway Diver 4340h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
Soarway Diver 43300m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
Soarway Diver 43$4,750

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
39mm
43mm
Thickness
12.2mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
46mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
ETA 2824-2
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Complications
COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$4,750
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