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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsPagani Design PD-YS029

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
PD-YS029
Pagani DesignPD-YS029
MSRP $171

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
PD-YS02942mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
PD-YS02940h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
PD-YS029100m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
PD-YS029$171

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
12.2mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
26.2mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Complications
COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$171

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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.

Pagani Design PD-YS029

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-YS029's attractive design and bracelet. However, the 42mm case size is frequently cited as too large, particularly with the integrated bracelet, and some owners dislike the prominent dial text. Some owners also express a desire for AR coating on the crystal. On balance, owners value the Pagani Design PD-YS029 for its aesthetics and bracelet, but the 42mm sizing presents a significant drawback for many.

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