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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsTudor Pelagos Ultra

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
Pelagos Ultra
TudorPelagos Ultra
MSRP $6,900

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
Pelagos Ultra40mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
Pelagos Ultra65h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
Pelagos Ultra1,000m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
Pelagos Ultra$6,900

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
12.2mm
14.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Satin
Water Resistance
300m
1000m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Enamel Black
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
MT5612-U
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42h
65h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
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.

Tudor Pelagos Ultra

The Tudor Pelagos Ultra is praised for its 1000 meters of water resistance, METAS-certified Calibre MT5612-U movement, and fully lumed dial and bezel. Reviewers highlight its titanium case and self-adjusting clasp as key features. The Tudor Pelagos Ultra is slightly larger at 43mm than some other models in the line but wears comfortably. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tudor Pelagos Ultra highly for its technical specifications and comfortable wearability as a flagship dive watch.

From video reviewers

The Tudor Pelagos Ultra's all-titanium construction provides a lightweight and durable case. One weakness is the lack of lume brightness. Reviewers disagree on whether the helium release valve is a notable feature or a drawback for a more streamlined design.

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