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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsDOXA SUB 300

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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.

DOXA SUB 300

The DOXA SUB 300 is widely praised for its wearability and vibrant color options, with reviewers noting its compelling charm and modern updates like improved lume and a meter-based bezel. Owners report the DOXA SUB 300 wears comfortably, with its cushion case and beads-of-rice bracelet contributing to a smaller perceived size. The COSC-certified ETA 2824-2 movement is noted for its accuracy, with one owner seeing it gain only +1 second in three days. However, some owners flag issues with the bracelet's end links sticking out and a sharp clasp edge, while one reviewer found the lume to be a disappointment. The polished bezel surface is also noted as prone to scratches. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the DOXA SUB 300 highly for its wearability and distinct design, despite some minor finishing concerns.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
SUB 30042.5mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
SUB 30038h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
SUB 300300m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
SUB 300$2,890

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
39mm
42.5mm
Thickness
12.2mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
0mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Dial Color
Enamel Black
Aquamarine

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
Power Reserve
42h
38h
Complications
COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$2,890
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