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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsGrand Seiko SLGB006

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The bottom line

The 37mm SLGB006 wears 2mm narrower than the 39mm Ref.

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 SLGB006

The Grand Seiko SLGB006 is praised for its stunning "Ice Forest at Dawn" textured dial and 37mm 18k yellow gold case, with some finding it gorgeous enough to wear even if they don't typically prefer gold watches. It houses the Spring Drive Calibre 9RB2 movement, noted for its "Ultra Fine Accuracy" of ±20 seconds per year and a 72-hour power reserve. However, the Grand Seiko SLGB006 is considered expensive by some, with a price of $43,600 or €44,700 for its limited production of 80 pieces, and one owner suggests alternatives offer a more refined feel. The watch lacks the Evolution 9 micro-adjustment system. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight the Grand Seiko SLGB006's striking dial and movement accuracy as its primary strengths, despite its high price point and limited availability.

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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
Serica Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
Grand Seiko SLGB006
Grand Seiko SLGB006
MSRP $43,600
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
SLGB006
Grand SeikoSLGB006
MSRP $43,600

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
SLGB00637mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
SLGB00672h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
SLGB006100m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
SLGB006$43,600

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
39mm
37mm
Thickness
12.2mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
44.3mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Gold
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
9RB2
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
42h
72h
Complications
COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$43,600

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