Side by side

Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsPagani Design PD-YS005

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
PD-YS005
Pagani DesignPD-YS005
MSRP $171

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
PD-YS00541mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
PD-YS00542h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
PD-YS005200m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
PD-YS005$171

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
12.2mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
46mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Enamel Black
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
Miyota 8215
Complications
COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$171

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Serica Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer vs Pagani Design PD-YS005 gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Pagani Design PD-YS005

Pagani Design PD-YS005 owners widely praise its thin, comfortable case and attractive appearance, with many considering it a stunning homage. Reviewers note the Seiko NH-35A automatic movement, 200m water resistance, solid link bracelet with milled clasp, and domed sapphire crystal. However, lume is frequently described as poor or inconsistent, with one owner finding the fauxtina too orange and another reporting sharp bezel edges prone to accidental rotation. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-YS005 highly for its attractive design and comfortable wearability at the price point.

Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.