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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsPraesidus Arctic Field

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
Arctic Field
PraesidusArctic Field
MSRP $195

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
Arctic Field34mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
Arctic Field40h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
Arctic Field50m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
Arctic Field$195

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
39mm
34mm
Thickness
12.2mm
9.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Enamel Black
Gray
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
TMI VH-31 Meca-Quartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Complications
COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$195

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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.

Praesidus Arctic Field

The Praesidus Arctic Field is noted for its good readability and a faux patina that suits its style, with a blue anti-reflective coating on the sapphire crystal being a welcome detail. One reviewer highlights its 38mm titanium case with a brushed finish and 11.35mm thickness as well-crafted and elegant. On balance, reviewers find the Praesidus Arctic Field to be a readable and well-finished field watch.

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