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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsPagani Design PD-1690

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
PD-1690
Pagani DesignPD-1690
MSRP $149

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
PD-169040mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
PD-169042h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
PD-1690200m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
PD-1690$149

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
12.2mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
46mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

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
$149

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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-1690

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1690 for its Tiffany blue dial, a rare feature under $300. However, the finishing on the indices is noted as a disappointment, and the "P.t. Time" text is considered unnecessary dial clutter. On balance, owners are drawn to the PD-1690 for its distinctive dial color at an accessible price point.

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