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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsGrand Seiko SBGA413

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
SBGA413
Grand SeikoSBGA413
MSRP $7,200

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
SBGA41340mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
SBGA41372h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
SBGA413100m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
SBGA413$7,200

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
12.2mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
9R65
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
42h
72h
Complications
COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$7,200

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGA413

Grand Seiko SBGA413 owners and reviewers widely praise its captivating dial, particularly its subtle artistry, and the mesmerizing Spring Drive movement's reliability and unparalleled mechanical accuracy, with some noting their Spring Drive watches run within half a second per day. The 40mm titanium case, featuring intricate geometries and a satin brush finish, is also highlighted, as are the Zaratsu-polished surfaces. Legibility is considered excellent, even with silver hands on the pink dial. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGA413 highly for its beautiful dial and the Spring Drive movement's accuracy and refinement.

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