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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsMr Jones Watches The Accurate

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
The Accurate
Mr Jones WatchesThe Accurate
MSRP $195

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
The Accurate
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
The Accurate40h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
The Accurate
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
The Accurate$195

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Casual
Diameter
39mm
Thickness
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$195

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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.

Mr Jones Watches The Accurate

Mr Jones Watches The Accurate is noted for its unique dial featuring the "Remember you will die" message, which some find legible but prone to showing dust specs. The 45mm case size is considered suitable for modern wearers, though the watch's message may be polarizing. On balance, reviewers acknowledge the watch's distinctive artistic approach and the Miyota 9015 movement, but its legibility and polarizing message are points of consideration.

From video reviewers

The watch's enduring popularity and its status as a consistent top seller are frequently mentioned. The lack of lume is a notable drawback, especially considering the price.

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