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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsPagani Design PD-1671 V2

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
PD-1671 V2
Pagani DesignPD-1671 V2
MSRP $158

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
PD-1671 V242mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
PD-1671 V242h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
PD-1671 V2100m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
PD-1671 V2$158

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
12.2mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
Miyota 8215
Complications
COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$158

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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-1671 V2

Owners widely report sharp case edges on the Pagani Design PD-1671 V2, with some noting burrs that fray straps and a bezel that can be sloppy or rough. The embossed dial is described as appearing cheap up close, and the sapphire crystal lacks anti-reflective coating. One owner found their bezel surprisingly nice, and another praised the bracelet quality for the price. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner regulating their movement to +1 second per day after modifications. On balance, owners find the Pagani Design PD-1671 V2 to be a watch that requires modification to reach its potential, with sharp edges and dial finishing being common criticisms.

From video reviewers

The Pagani Design PD-1671 V2's bezel action is smooth and has a satisfying click. Its design is improved and nicer than the standard models, but some buyers may be concerned about early dimension discrepancies. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one suggesting it may not be worth nearly double the price of standard models.

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