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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsDan Henry 1972

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
1972
Dan Henry1972
MSRP $370

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
197241mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
197240h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
1972
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
1972$370

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
12.2mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
45.7mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$370

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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 1972

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1972 Maverick for its cool retro style, 12-hour chronograph, sapphire crystal, and comfortable 40mm-equivalent wearability. The distinct chrono pusher clicks and the unique ability to turn off the running seconds are also noted strengths. However, the lume is not bright or evenly applied, and the alarm feature is considered poorly executed, with a quiet, short-lived alarm and a difficult-to-use pusher. One owner reported a negative customer service experience involving a dead quartz movement. Overall, owners rate the Dan Henry 1972 highly for its retro styling and value despite noted shortcomings in its lume and alarm functionality.

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