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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsanOrdain Model 1

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
Model 1
anOrdainModel 1
MSRP $3,804

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
Model 141mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
Model 142h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
Model 150m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
Model 1$3,804

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
12.2mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
49mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Enamel Black
Model 1 Blue Fumé
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Jewels
25
Complications
COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$3,804

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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.

anOrdain Model 1

Owners and reviewers widely praise the anOrdain Model 1 for its exquisite vitreous enamel dial, noting its depth, unique light play, and custom typography. The watch is also commended for its comfortable wearability, elegant design, and appealing price point for its handmade processes, with an 800 vickers hardened case resisting scratches well. Some owners report the Sellita SW200-1 movement's rotor is noticeable and the watch lacks lume. Significant wait times, potentially exceeding two years, are a frequently cited drawback. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the anOrdain Model 1 highly for its exceptional enamel dial and handcrafted aesthetic at the price.

From video reviewers

Thoughtful finishing and beautiful color options are notable strengths of the anOrdain Model 1. The watch's lug-to-lug fit is relatively long, which may not suit everyone's wrist size, and the relatively low 5ATM water-resistance may limit its suitability for swimming or diving. Reviewers disagree on the movement used in the watch, with some mentioning the Sellita SW210 or La Joux Perret G101, while others mention the Sellita SW200.

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