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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsPhoibos Leviathan

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
Leviathan
PhoibosLeviathan
MSRP $309

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
Leviathan45mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
Leviathan40h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
Leviathan500m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
Leviathan$309

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
45mm
Thickness
12.2mm
15.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
54mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
500m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Enamel Black
Blue

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
NH 35
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Complications
COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$309

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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.

Phoibos Leviathan

Owners widely report the Phoibos Leviathan offers a vintage experience at an affordable price due to its proportions and conservative design. However, the watch is considered well-made and sturdy but quite heavy, with a 45mm x 54mm lug-to-lug case and a 15.5mm thickness, leading some owners to replace the stock band. On balance, owners rate the Phoibos Leviathan highly for its vintage feel and sturdy build at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch features 500m water resistance and a Seiko NH35 automatic movement. The case size is a point of contention, with reviewers noting it is substantial and may overwhelm smaller wrists, while others highlight a 40mm case size as an improvement.

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