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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsRZE Fortitude GMT

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
Fortitude GMT
RZEFortitude GMT
MSRP $719

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
Fortitude GMT41mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
Fortitude GMT40h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
Fortitude GMT200m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
Fortitude GMT$719

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
12.2mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
47mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
Enamel Black
Red
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
Miyota 9075
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Complications
COSC
GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$719

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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.

RZE Fortitude GMT

The RZE Fortitude GMT is widely praised for its lightweight titanium construction and durable UltraHex coating, offering exceptional value under $700. Owners and reviewers highlight its comfortable wearability, with a bracelet featuring a quick-adjust clasp and multiple micro-adjustment positions. The Miyota 9075 flyer GMT movement is noted for its accuracy, with one owner reporting -1 to +1 seconds per day, though another source states a range of -10/+30 seconds per day. The watch's design is appreciated for its soul and attention to detail, including a subtle red crown tube indicator and faceted lugs, and its Nimbus Grey dial features a coarse, sandpaper-like texture and fumé effect. A reviewer points out the rotor can be loud and a smaller screwdriver is needed for sizing, while an owner found the GMT hand lume confusing. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the RZE Fortitude GMT highly for its comfortable titanium build, durable coating, and excellent value.

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