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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsChristopher Ward The Twelve Midnight

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
The Twelve Midnight
Christopher WardThe Twelve Midnight
MSRP $1,210

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
The Twelve Midnight43.3mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
The Twelve Midnight38h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
The Twelve Midnight100m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
The Twelve Midnight$1,210

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
39mm
43.3mm
Thickness
12.2mm
9.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
43.3mm
Lug Width
20mm
23.3mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Enamel Black
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
SLN X1 BL C1

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
SW200
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
42h
38h
Jewels
25
26
Complications
COSC
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$1,210

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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.

Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight

Owners and reviewers widely praise Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight for its excellent value, with particular commendation for its case and bracelet finishing, dial texture, and lume. Some owners note the dial is silver rather than white, and a few find the bracelet links have sharp edges and the clasp lacks micro-adjustment. The watch is noted for its thin case, offering exceptional wrist comfort. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight highly for its impressive finishing and comfort at the price point.

From video reviewers

The black lacquer dial's quality and premium feel are consistently praised. Reviewers express reservations about the watch's value or execution. Reviewers disagree on whether the watch's objective merits translate to personal appeal.

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