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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsGalo Novo Cruisin

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
Novo Cruisin
GaloNovo Cruisin
MSRP $488

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
Novo Cruisin39mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
Novo Cruisin42h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
Novo Cruisin100m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
Novo Cruisin$488

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Thickness
12.2mm
11.5mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Layered applied sector dial with contrasting textured and lacquered finishes
Water Resistance
300m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
Enamel Black
Cream
Texture
Layered sector dial
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
Miyota 9039
Jewels
25
24
Complications
COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$488

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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.

Galo Novo Cruisin

Owners widely praise the Galo Novo Cruisin's attractive specs and price, with many calling it a perfect summer watch and appreciating its clean, refreshing, and beautiful design. The bronze case variant features "killer lume" that glows blue-green and looks great in the sun, and the watch is comfortable enough for constant wear. However, owners are split on the 38mm/39mm sizing, with some finding it too small and others preferring sub-40mm cases. Significant frustration exists regarding Galo's communication, with owners citing rolling delays, a perceived lack of transparency, and misleading timelines, leading to a negative customer service impression and some considering order cancellations. One owner noted their crown does not screw in. Overall, owners rate the Galo Novo Cruisin highly for its aesthetic appeal and value, despite significant concerns about production communication and transparency.

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