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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsIslander Islander Sands Point Titanium Diver with Grey Whale Tail Dial #ISL-259

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
Islander Sands Point Titanium Diver with Grey Whale Tail Dial #ISL-259
IslanderIslander Sands Point Titanium Diver with Grey Whale Tail Dial #ISL-259
MSRP $499

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
Islander Sands Point Titanium Diver with Grey Whale Tail Dial #ISL-25943mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
Islander Sands Point Titanium Diver with Grey Whale Tail Dial #ISL-259
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
Islander Sands Point Titanium Diver with Grey Whale Tail Dial #ISL-259200m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
Islander Sands Point Titanium Diver with Grey Whale Tail Dial #ISL-259$499

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
39mm
43mm
Thickness
12.2mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
Enamel Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
Seiko NH38
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42h
0h
Jewels
25
0
Complications
COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$499

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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.

Islander Sands Point Titanium Diver with Grey Whale Tail Dial #ISL-259

Owners widely report the Islander Sands Point Titanium Diver with Grey Whale Tail Dial #ISL-259 looks amazing in person and is very happy with their purchase. Reviewers consistently flag its impressive lightness and comfortable wearability on the wrist. On balance, owners rate the Islander Sands Point Titanium Diver with Grey Whale Tail Dial #ISL-259 highly for its stunning aesthetics and comfortable, lightweight titanium build.

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