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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsAVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
Spitfire Lock Chronograph
AVI-8Spitfire Lock Chronograph
MSRP $260

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
Spitfire Lock Chronograph42mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
Spitfire Lock Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
Spitfire Lock Chronograph50m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
Spitfire Lock Chronograph$260

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
12.2mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$260

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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 Spitfire Lock Chronograph

Owners widely report AVI-8 watches offer a compelling design and are decently well made for the price. The AVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph features a 42mm stainless steel case with curved lugs, a bi-compax meca-quartz movement, and a mineral crystal, with design elements inspired by Supermarine Spitfires. One owner notes that AVI-8 watches are "something different" and "decently well made," though not of "insane quality." On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the AVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph for its unique design and value proposition.

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