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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsLinde Werdelin Oktopus III Black

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
Oktopus III Black
Linde WerdelinOktopus III Black
MSRP $20,953

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
Oktopus III Black45mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
Oktopus III Black60h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
Oktopus III Black300m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
Oktopus III Black$20,953

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39mm
45mm
Thickness
12.2mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
49mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Enamel Black
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Superluminova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
LW09
Power Reserve
42h
60h
Complications
COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$20,953

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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.

Linde Werdelin Oktopus III Black

The Linde Werdelin Oktopus III is noted for its original, artistic design and high-quality case finishing. Reviewers describe it as a fun, attention-grabbing watch with a tough appearance, comfortable on the wrist despite its 44mm x 46mm size. It features a LW customized Dubois Dépraz caliber 14580 automatic movement and is water resistant to 300 meters. One reviewer flags that a big date complication's legibility is hampered by cut-out numerals. On balance, reviewers appreciate the Linde Werdelin Oktopus III for its striking aesthetic and robust build.

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