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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsFarer 35MM CUSHION CASE

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
35MM CUSHION CASE
Farer35MM CUSHION CASE
MSRP $1,045

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
35MM CUSHION CASE35mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
35MM CUSHION CASE45h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
35MM CUSHION CASE50m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
35MM CUSHION CASE$1,045

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
39mm
35mm
Thickness
12.2mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
38mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
42h
45h
Jewels
25
18
Complications
COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$1,045

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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.

Farer 35MM CUSHION CASE

Owners widely praise the Farer 35MM CUSHION CASE for its compact wearability, with a 10mm thickness and 38mm lug-to-lug measurement, and its attractive, art deco-inspired dials featuring vibrant color gradients. Reviewers highlight the reinterpreted case angles, steeper bezel slope, and the visually appealing hand-wound Sellita SW210-1 movement with custom finishing. Some owners find the 35mm size wears smaller than expected, while others note cushion cases can wear larger than their stated diameter, and there is a split opinion on whether the 35mm size is ideal for all wrists. The watch is powered by a Sellita SW210-1 movement with a 45-hour power reserve and is water resistant to 50 meters, priced around $1165/€1,195/£1,045. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Farer 35MM CUSHION CASE highly for its distinctive design and perceived value.

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