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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsGrand Seiko SBGA211

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
SBGA211
Grand SeikoSBGA211
MSRP $6,900

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
SBGA21141mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
SBGA21172h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
SBGA211100m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
SBGA211$6,900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
12.2mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
49mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Enamel Black
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
9R65
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
42h
72h
Complications
COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$6,900

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGA211

Grand Seiko SBGA211 owners and reviewers widely praise its exceptional finishing, particularly the Zaratsu polishing, and its mesmerizing, textured dial. The Spring Drive movement is consistently highlighted as a technical masterpiece, offering quartz-like accuracy of +/- 1 second per day and a smooth seconds sweep. Its lightweight titanium construction and 41mm case size contribute to a comfortable and wearable design. However, some owners find the dial texture less captivating in person than in photos, and there are mixed opinions on the bracelet's adjustment system and perceived quality relative to the price. Some also note its thickness and lack of lume. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGA211 highly for its unique dial and superb finishing, making it a highly regarded icon.

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