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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsGrand Seiko SBGD201

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
SBGD201
Grand SeikoSBGD201

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
SBGD20143mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
SBGD201192h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
SBGD201100m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
SBGD201

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
39mm
43mm
Thickness
12.2mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
51.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Platinum
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
9R01
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
42h
192h
Complications
COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768

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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 SBGD201

Grand Seiko SBGD201 owners and reviewers praise its stellar platinum case with Zaratsu polishing and diamond-dust dial, with one reviewer calling it the most beautiful Grand Seiko they have seen. Its Spring Drive caliber 9R01 movement offers an 8-day power reserve from three barrels. While some find the 43mm size too large for its design, others find the 168-gram platinum case comfortable despite its heft. Some community members note the movement finishing is simplistic for its price point and would prefer the artistic finesse of higher-end alternatives. On balance, enthusiasts and reviewers highly regard the Grand Seiko SBGD201 for its exquisite finishing and impressive technical specifications at its price.

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