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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsHenry Archer Tidevand

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
Tidevand
Henry ArcherTidevand
MSRP $5,299

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
Tidevand40mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
Tidevand40h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
Tidevand200m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
Tidevand$5,299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
12.2mm
10.65mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
47mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Complications
COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$5,299

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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.

Henry Archer Tidevand

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Tidevand for its exceptional finishing, highlighting the contrast between brushing and beveled polished edges, and its spectacular Aventurine dial, which evokes a sense of space. The BGW9 lume is described as "off the charts" and provides strong nighttime visibility, complementing the watch's rugged construction and refined aesthetic. The 40mm case is noted as being thin at 10.65mm, and the watch features a 120-click diver's bezel and 200 meters of water resistance. One owner reported tight bracelet push pins, but Henry Archer's customer service resolved the issue. On balance, owners rate the Henry Archer Tidevand highly for its striking Aventurine dial and robust lume.

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