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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsPhoibos Depth Hunter

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
Depth Hunter
PhoibosDepth Hunter
MSRP $470

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
Depth Hunter40mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
Depth Hunter40h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
Depth Hunter300m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
Depth Hunter$470

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
12.2mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
48mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Enamel Black
Black

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$470

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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 Depth Hunter

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Depth Hunter for its surprisingly slim 300m diver case and unique, summery design. One owner highlights its solid build, well-made bracelet with toolless microadjust, great finishing for the price, attractive color palette, long-lasting lume, sharp case lines, and accuracy of +5-7 seconds per day. However, some find the case and dial do not match well, and the lume is disappointing, while others dislike the "popsicle stick" hands. The aesthetic may not appeal to everyone, with some preferring alternative designs. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Depth Hunter highly for its slim profile and distinctive design at its price point.

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