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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsPinion Pure Steel

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
Pure Steel38mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
Pure Steel45h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
Pure Steel100m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
Pure Steel$1,715

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
12.2mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Enamel Black
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
Sellita SW261-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
42h
45h
Complications
COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$1,715

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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.

Pinion Pure Steel

Owners widely praise the Pinion Pure Steel's balanced 38mm case size and 44mm lug-to-lug, fitting most wrists well. The dial is described as clear and essential, though reviewers note the lack of a minute track makes precise minute setting difficult. Accuracy is regulated in-house to +/- 5 to +/- 15 seconds per day. Some commenters found the white straps on featured watches to look "horrible." Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Pinion Pure Steel for its well-proportioned case and essential dial design.

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