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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsDan Henry 1937

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
193738mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
193740h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
1937
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
1937$290

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
12.2mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
46.1mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Complications
COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$290

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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.

Dan Henry 1937

On balance, owners have mixed feelings about the Dan Henry 1937, with some finding its dial less appealing than expected while others praise its understated military aesthetic.

From video reviewers

The Dan Henry Gold 1962 Racing Chronograph features a mecha-quartz movement, specifically the Seiko VK63, which is appreciated by reviewers. The watch's two-tone steel and yellow gold finish may be a "hit or miss" from Dan Henry, suggesting it may not be universally well-received. Reviewers disagree on whether the mecha-quartz movement is a drawback, with one reviewer noting it may not appeal to those seeking a purely mechanical movement, while others may not have mentioned this as a concern.

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