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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsBell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
BR-X3 Blue Steel
Bell & RossBR-X3 Blue Steel
MSRP $7,992

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
BR-X3 Blue Steel41mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
BR-X3 Blue Steel70 hoursh
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
BR-X3 Blue Steel100m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
BR-X3 Blue Steel$7,992

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
12.2mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
Enamel Black
White
Indices
Applied
Applied indices

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
BR-CAL.323
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42h
70 hoursh
Jewels
25
Complications
COSC
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Power Reserve Indicator

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$7,992

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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.

Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel

The Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel is noted for its integration of the Kenissi movement into the BR-03 case, featuring a layered dial with a reoriented power reserve indicator. Owners find the lume bright, though less so in person than in images, and appreciate the comfort and unique dial variations, viewing it as an experimental piece. Reviewers note the three-date window is less clear than a single date display and find the blue dial's shininess excessive.

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