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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsHamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day-Date - Air Zermatt Auto

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day-Date - Air Zermatt Auto42mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day-Date - Air Zermatt Auto80h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day-Date - Air Zermatt Auto100m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day-Date - Air Zermatt Auto$1,075

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Pilot
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
12.2mm
12.15mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
46mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
H-40
Power Reserve
42h
80h
Complications
COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$1,075

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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.

Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day-Date - Air Zermatt Auto

The Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day-Date - Air Zermatt Auto is widely praised for its value, with reviewers noting the Swatch Group's economies of scale contribute to its affordability. Owners and reviewers highlight the large, easy-to-read dial, with one source specifically mentioning the "ice-cold" blue degradé sub-dials as an unusual chromatic anomaly for its price point, and another noting the painted, luminous indices as a significant advantage. The 42mm case is described as offering a nice mix of brushed and polished finishes, and the slightly domed sapphire crystal enhances readability. The H-21 caliber provides a 60-hour power reserve and an anti-magnetic silicon balance spring, while the ETA 2834-2 movement offers precise day/date changes, though one source notes its 40-hour power reserve requires weekly winding. Some criticism is directed at the use of three different fonts and inconsistent color matching for the day/date indicators.

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