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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsSeiko King Seiko KSK

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
King Seiko KSK
SeikoKing Seiko KSK
MSRP $3,300

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
King Seiko KSK38.6mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
King Seiko KSK45h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
King Seiko KSK50m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
King Seiko KSK$3,300

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
39mm
38.6mm
Thickness
12.2mm
10.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
45.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
AR Coating
Yes
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Enamel Black
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
6L35
Power Reserve
42h
45h
Jewels
25
26
Complications
COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$3,300

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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.

Seiko King Seiko KSK

Owners and reviewers widely praise the King Seiko KSK for its exceptional dial and case finishing, often compared to higher-end brands, and its slim, retro design. The use of the Calibre 6L35 movement in some variants is seen as a significant upgrade, contributing to a refined feel, while others note the bracelet is unusually nice and the case offers a mix of brushed and polished finishes with sharp angles. However, some owners question the value proposition, citing misaligned screws and clasp components on their examples, and the standard 6R movement in some models is criticized as a disappointment for the price point. Accuracy figures range from +15/-10 seconds per day to +5 to +7 seconds per day, and water resistance is rated at 5 BAR or 50 meters. Overall, owners and reviewers find the King Seiko KSK to be a beautiful and classy watch with fantastic finishing, though some are divided on its value and movement choice at its price point.

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