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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsRZE Resolute 36

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
Resolute 36
RZEResolute 36
MSRP $689

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
Resolute 3636mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
Resolute 3640h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
Resolute 36200m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
Resolute 36$689

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Tool
Diameter
39mm
36mm
Thickness
12.2mm
9.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
42.3mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Complications
COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$689

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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 Resolute 36

Owners and reviewers widely praise the RZE Resolute 36 for its lightweight titanium construction, refined dial details, and comfortable 36mm wearability, noting its thin 9.5mm profile and UltraHex coating for durability. The dial design is described as legible with sharp hands and indices, though some find it walks a line between retro and modern. Accuracy figures vary, with one source reporting +4 seconds per day from its Miyota 9039 movement. One owner considered the RZE Resolute 36 expensive for its specs. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the RZE Resolute 36 highly for its comfortable titanium build and refined tool-watch design.

From video reviewers

The titanium construction and comfortable wear are noted strengths. The similarity to other popular designs is cited as a potential drawback. Reviewers did not explicitly agree on value.

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