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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsPagani Design PD-1679

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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.

Pagani Design PD-1679

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1679 for its exceptional value, with many citing its impressive finishing and quality for the price, some even comparing it favorably to more expensive timepieces. Specific highlights include the "Tommy" color scheme, a comfortable canvas-look strap with a durable rubber backing and a cool buckle, and a transparent case back. The bezel action is noted as decent, and the C3 lume, while bright, is reported by some to wear off quickly, with others describing it as poor. Some owners dislike the dial numerals and find the watch to be thick or chunky. The second crown is purely decorative. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1679 highly for its outstanding value and attractive design elements at its low price point.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
PD-167942mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
PD-167942h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
PD-1679100m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
PD-1679$150

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
12.2mm
16mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
46mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

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
$150
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