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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
MOONPHASE
FarerMOONPHASE
MSRP $1,795
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.

Farer MOONPHASE

Owners widely praise the Farer MOONPHASE for its unique design, hand-painted moon elements, and satisfying construction, with many highlighting the X1 Super-LumiNova indices and numerals for excellent nighttime legibility. The watch features a 38.5mm cushion case with a distinctive "grain twist" finish and is powered by a Sellita SW288-1 Ma Elaboré Grade movement. Some owners find the moonphase complication easy to set and appreciate the brand's customer service. However, opinions are divided on the price, with some finding it a bit high, and the lume on the hands and hour markers receives mixed feedback, with one owner describing it as "absolute trash" and another as "almost non-existent" while others note its legibility. The thickness of the included leather straps is also mentioned as a trade-off. Overall, owners rate the Farer MOONPHASE highly for its unique character and hand-crafted details at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Farer MOONPHASE has amazing lume and a reliable movement. The case finishing is not perfect, with a polishing flaw. Reviewers disagree on the watch's design, with one highlighting the unique moonphase complication and range of designs, while the other does not mention any specific design-related issues.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
MOONPHASE38.5mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
MOONPHASE45h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
MOONPHASE50m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
MOONPHASE$1,795

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Moonphase
Diameter
39mm
38.5mm
Thickness
12.2mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
43.8mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
Sellita SW288-1
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
42h
45h
Jewels
25
18
Complications
COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$1,795
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