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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsWilliam Wood Fire Watch

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
Fire Watch
William WoodFire Watch
MSRP $995

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
Fire Watch41mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
Fire Watch40h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
Fire Watch100m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
Fire Watch$995

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
12.2mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
49mm
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
Steel
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Complications
COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$995

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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.

William Wood Fire Watch

William Wood Fire Watch owners praise its conversational value and attractive design, noting its fun graphics and comfortable straps. Reviewers highlight the unique British fire exit sign inspiration and playful details. However, the small day and date indicators are difficult to read, and one owner points out that the day wheel windows do not align to show seven days. The William Wood Fire Watch is priced at $1,903 USD and uses a Sellita SW220 automatic movement with a 41-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the William Wood Fire Watch highly for its unique design and conversational appeal at its price point.

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