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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsDan Henry 1975

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
1975
Dan Henry1975
MSRP $310

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
197539mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
197540h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
1975150m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
1975$310

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
12.2mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
42mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
150m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$310

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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 1975

Owners and reviewers praise the Dan Henry 1975 for its excellent value, retro styling, attractive dial with orange accents, and thin, wearable case. The bubble crystal is a highlight, though some find the lume weak. The Miyota 9015 movement offers hacking seconds and a 42-hour power reserve, with accuracy reported between -10/+30 seconds per day. The push-pull crown means it is not a true diver, and the black sapphire bezel can wash out in certain light. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Dan Henry 1975 highly for its retro charm and superb value.

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