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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsNorqain Independence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
Independence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold
NorqainIndependence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold
MSRP $5,639

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
Independence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold42mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
Independence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold41h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
Independence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold100m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
Independence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold$5,639

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Skeleton
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
12.2mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
48.75mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Enamel Black
Skeleton

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
NORQAIN NN08S
Power Reserve
42h
41h
Complications
COSC
Skeleton

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$5,639

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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.

Norqain Independence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold

The Norqain Independence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold is praised for its unique, mountain-inspired skeletonized dial design, though its asymmetry may not be universally appealing. It features a COSC-certified automatic movement with a 62-hour power reserve. One review notes a 42mm black DLC case with mixed finishing, while another mentions a titanium case and rubber strap contributing to comfortable wear. The price is listed at $7,490 for a jade green DLC titanium version. Overall, reviewers highlight the distinctive dial and comfortable wearability as key strengths of the Norqain Independence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold.

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