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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsCWC 6BB-WR

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
6BB-WR
CWC6BB-WR
MSRP $1,875

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
6BB-WR42mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
6BB-WR40h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
6BB-WR100m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
6BB-WR$1,875

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
12.2mm
14.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
49mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Enamel Black
CWC 6BB-WR
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
Sellita SW510
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Complications
COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$1,875

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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.

CWC 6BB-WR

The CWC 6BB-WR is widely praised for its legible matte black dial, strong lume, and crisp chronograph operation. Owners and reviewers note its military heritage and rugged, confidence-inspiring build with a screw-down crown and pushers. The Sellita SW510 BH b automatic movement kept time within COSC range in testing. However, its 14.9mm thickness and 80g weight make it wear large, and the cam-lever movement lacks the satisfying click of a column wheel. Fixed bars limit strap options. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the CWC 6BB-WR highly for its legible dial and robust pilot chronograph design at its price point.

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