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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsVario NAVI RedBar SG (Limited Edition)

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
NAVI RedBar SG (Limited Edition)
VarioNAVI RedBar SG (Limited Edition)
MSRP $596

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
NAVI RedBar SG (Limited Edition)38mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
NAVI RedBar SG (Limited Edition)40h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
NAVI RedBar SG (Limited Edition)100m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
NAVI RedBar SG (Limited Edition)$596

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
12.2mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Enamel Black
Red
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
Miyota 82s5
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Complications
COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$596

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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.

Vario NAVI RedBar SG (Limited Edition)

Owners widely praise the Vario NAVI RedBar SG (Limited Edition) for its unique single-hand time display, captivating dial featuring a wave pattern and red tiger eye stone with subtle striations, and Art Deco numerals. The 38mm stainless steel case, double-domed sapphire crystal, and German leather strap contribute to a comfortable and elegant build, with the watch weighing 74g. Some users find the varied font sizes on the dial distracting, while others appreciate the cool style and dial colors. One owner suggests reworking the sub-dial's seconds hand and track for a less sporty look, and another felt the English text and font balance were not ideal. Overall, owners rate the Vario NAVI RedBar SG (Limited Edition) highly for its unique dial and comfortable wear at an affordable price.

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