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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
ROYAL SMITH 90-010
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-010
MSRP $1,050

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-01035mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
ROYAL SMITH 90-01040h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
ROYAL SMITH 90-01050m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
ROYAL SMITH 90-010$1,050

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
35mm
Thickness
12.2mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
43mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
Dial Color
Enamel Black
Ivory
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
Miyota 9122
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Complications
COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$1,050

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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.

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010

Owners praise the KUOE ROYAL SMITH's elegant 37mm size, symmetrical bicompax layout, and crisp chronograph pushers with a swift reset. The salmon dial is described as copper-toned with highly polished, legible Breguet numerals. Some owners find the 13mm thickness and 43mm lug-to-lug wearable, while others note the 14.3mm thickness detracts from wearability. The TMI NE86A movement has a claimed 45-hour power reserve and accuracy ranging from +25/-15 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the KUOE ROYAL SMITH for its retro charm and enjoyable chronograph operation, despite some reservations about its thickness.

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