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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsOrient Bambino Solar Quartz

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
Bambino Solar Quartz
OrientBambino Solar Quartz
MSRP $265

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
Bambino Solar Quartz38.4mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
Bambino Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
Bambino Solar Quartz30m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
Bambino Solar Quartz$265

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
39mm
38.4mm
Thickness
12.2mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
43.5mm
Water Resistance
300m
30m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Enamel Black
White
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
VS213
Type
Automatic
Solar
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Complications
COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$265

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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.

Orient Bambino Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Orient Bambino Solar Quartz for its nice finishing and value, with one owner noting it was worth the $220 spent. However, reviewers consistently flag the mineral crystal as a significant drawback, prone to scratches and abrasions. One owner reports the Orient Bambino Solar Quartz wears thinner due to its lighter movement and less robust construction. Overall, owners rate the Orient Bambino Solar Quartz highly for its finishing and value, despite the mineral crystal's susceptibility to scratches.

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