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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsSternglas Berlin Automatik

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
Berlin Automatik
SternglasBerlin Automatik
MSRP $485

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
Berlin Automatik38mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
Berlin Automatik42h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
Berlin Automatik50m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
Berlin Automatik$485

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
12.2mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
43mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
Miyota 8215
Power Reserve
42h
42h
Jewels
25
Complications
COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$485

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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.

Sternglas Berlin Automatik

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Berlin Automatik for its handsome, clean dial and a 38mm size that fits smaller wrists well, making it a comfortable daily wearer. The case is described as solid and well-finished. However, the Miyota 8205 movement is noted as reliable but noticeably loud, and the exhibition caseback is unadorned. Some owners find the watch too simple and question the value, citing basic movement and strap choices for the price, with a few feeling the proportions and day/date complication are off. Overall, owners appreciate the Sternglas Berlin Automatik for its classic design and wearability, though some debate its value proposition.

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