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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsAVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic
AVI-8Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic
MSRP $350

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic43mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic50m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic$350

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Pilot
Diameter
39mm
43mm
Thickness
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$350

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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.

AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic

Owners widely praise the AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic for its unique style and good quality for its price point, with specific appreciation for its thin bezel, pusher style, dial colors, and WW2 references. Some owners note the 43.5mm size may be large for smaller wrists, and a few report that the chronograph buttons can stick. Overall, owners rate the AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic highly for its distinctive design and value at its price point.

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