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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsPagani Design PD-1682 GMT

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
PD-1682 GMT
Pagani DesignPD-1682 GMT
MSRP $120

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
PD-1682 GMT42mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
PD-1682 GMT40h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
PD-1682 GMT100m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
PD-1682 GMT$120

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
12.2mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
46mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Enamel Black
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$120

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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.

Pagani Design PD-1682 GMT

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1682 GMT for its exceptional value, noting a well-finished 316L stainless steel case, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance. The bracelet and clasp are frequently cited as solid and comfortable, with one owner reporting zero issues after two years of daily wear and swimming. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner observing around 10 seconds per day and another at +12 seconds per day, while another found the NH34 movement's operation crisp and smooth. Some owners note minor finish imperfections, such as a misaligned GMT hand and weak dial lume, though hand lume is considered better. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1682 GMT highly for its impressive build quality and wearability at its price point.

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