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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsPhoibos Apollo Dlc

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
Apollo Dlc
PhoibosApollo Dlc
MSRP $485

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
Apollo Dlc39mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
Apollo Dlc40h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
Apollo Dlc200m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
Apollo Dlc$485

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Thickness
12.2mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
46mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Enamel Black
Blue

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Complications
COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$485

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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.

Phoibos Apollo Dlc

The Phoibos Apollo Dlc is lauded for its lightweight, scratch-resistant titanium case and unique granular black dial texture. Owners praise its comfortable 41mm x 48mm x 12.5mm dimensions and exceptional lume performance. However, the rocket-shaped hands are noted as making time-telling difficult in low light, and the non-tapering bracelet is a drawback for some. Some users question its value proposition, with one noting that a tourbillon can be found at the same price point as an NH35-powered Phoibos. Overall, owners appreciate the Phoibos Apollo Dlc for its distinctive design and comfortable titanium build, despite some functional and value concerns.

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