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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsVenezianico Nereide Aureo 42

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
Nereide Aureo 42
VenezianicoNereide Aureo 42
MSRP $1,495
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.

Venezianico Nereide Aureo 42

Owners widely praise the Venezianico Nereide Aureo 42 for its striking 24K gold-plated dial, often described as a captivating blend of luxury and sportiness, and its smooth winding action from the Swiss SW200 movement. Reviewers highlight the impressive spectacle offered by the gold dial and tungsten bezel for its price point, with one owner noting its comfortable wearability and another appreciating its tool watch identity despite the bling. However, some owners report issues with bezel alignment, and reviewers point out that the polished tungsten bezel attracts fingerprints, while the white date wheel is a mismatched detail. The clasp on the Sansovino bracelet lacks on-the-fly adjustment. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Venezianico Nereide Aureo 42 highly for its unique 24K gold dial and exceptional value at its price.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
Nereide Aureo 4242mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
Nereide Aureo 4240h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
Nereide Aureo 42200m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
Nereide Aureo 42$1,495

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
12.2mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
49mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Enamel Black
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Complications
COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$1,495
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