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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
12.2mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Enamel Black
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Complications
COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$239

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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.

Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

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