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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsGlycine Combat Sub Sport

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
Combat Sub Sport
GlycineCombat Sub Sport
MSRP $1,850

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
Combat Sub Sport39mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
Combat Sub Sport38h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
Combat Sub Sport300m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
Combat Sub Sport$1,850

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
12.2mm
11.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Enamel Black
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Luminous

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
SW200-1
Power Reserve
42h
38h
Jewels
25
26
Complications
COSC
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$1,850

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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.

Glycine Combat Sub Sport

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Sub Sport for its exceptional thinness, with multiple sources noting profiles between 10.4mm and 11mm, comfortable wearability on a variety of wrist sizes due to its proportions and contoured lugs, and its value, especially when found under $400. Some owners highlight its refined finishing and unique, non-homage design, while others appreciate its ruggedness and durability, with one noting PVD coating remained flawless after three years of heavy use. Accuracy figures range from excellent, with one owner reporting only 2 seconds lost per day, to inconsistent power reserve and occasional reported issues with the movement and stem. The lume is described as subpar by some, though one owner found it marginally better than a Seiko SKX007. Reservations are occasionally raised regarding warranty service and the use of folded end links on the bracelet.

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