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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsBrew Metric Digital Blend

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
Metric Digital Blend
BrewMetric Digital Blend
MSRP $422

At a glance

23 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
Metric Digital Blend37.5mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
Metric Digital Blend
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
Metric Digital Blend50m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
Metric Digital Blend$422

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Quartz
Diameter
39mm
37.5mm
Thickness
12.2mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
43mm
Lug Width
20mm
19.85mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel 316L
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Enamel Black
Gloss Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
Type
Automatic
Analog-Digital
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42h
0h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$422

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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.

Brew Metric Digital Blend

The Brew Metric is praised for its fun, unique, and retro-inspired design, with reviewers noting its appliance-like execution and well-executed details. The compact 36mm wearability and tapered bracelet are highlighted as positives. However, its 13mm thickness and 50-meter water resistance are flagged as limitations, and the date window placement is a minor compromise due to the mechaquartz movement. Overall, reviewers find the Brew Metric to be a ton of fun at its $425 price point, appreciating its distinctive aesthetic.

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