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Ikepod Chronopod C006vsSerica Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer

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Chronopod C006
IkepodChronopod C006
MSRP $853
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronopod C00644mm
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
Power Reserve
Chronopod C00640h
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
Water Resistance
Chronopod C00650m
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
MSRP
Chronopod C006$853
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
44mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.5mm
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK63
M100 COSC
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Complications
None
COSC

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$853
$1,768

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What people say

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Ikepod Chronopod C006

Owners widely appreciate the Ikepod Chronopod C006's exceptional case finishing and dial depth, with some welcoming its Newson-esque design and smooth, lugless case that wears smaller than its 44mm size. Reviewers note the well-designed quartz chronograph offers good value, though one owner found the dial too dark and another felt the price was ridiculous given the quartz movement. Opinions are split on the design, with some finding it polarizing and "nerdy" while others embrace its quirky aesthetic.

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.

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