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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsRolex Submariner Date

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
Submariner Date
RolexSubmariner Date
MSRP $19,450
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.

Rolex Submariner Date

The Rolex Submariner Date is widely discussed for its functional date complication and iconic cyclops lens, which some owners find essential for daily use and a classic Rolex feature, while others prefer the cleaner, more symmetrical aesthetic of the no-date version. Some owners consider the Submariner Date a versatile, lifelong watch that holds its value, though one owner reported boredom after five months. On balance, owners are divided on the cyclops and date function, with a significant portion favoring the no-date model for its dial symmetry and historical appeal.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
Submariner Date41mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
Submariner Date70h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
Submariner Date300m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
Submariner Date$19,450

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Rolesor
Finish
Brushed and polished
18 kt yellow gold
Caseback
Solid
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Enamel Black
Blue
Indices
Applied
Index
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Chromalight

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
3235
Power Reserve
42h
70h
Jewels
25
31
Complications
COSC
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$19,450
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