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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsVenezianico Arsenale Bizantino

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
Arsenale Bizantino
VenezianicoArsenale Bizantino
MSRP $1,050

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
Arsenale Bizantino40mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
Arsenale Bizantino40h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
Arsenale Bizantino100m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
Arsenale Bizantino$1,050

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
12.2mm
9.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
44mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Enamel Black
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Complications
COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$1,050

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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.

Venezianico Arsenale Bizantino

The Venezianico Arsenale Bizantino is widely praised for its unique Byzantine art engraving across the case and bracelet, and its elegant gray fumé dial. Owners find it extremely comfortable and appreciate its solid build quality for the €900 price point. However, reviewers note that the bracelet screws are unattractive up close, and the seconds hand can be difficult to see in certain lighting conditions, impacting legibility. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Venezianico Arsenale Bizantino highly for its distinctive artistic design and comfortable wearability.

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