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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsBaltic Scalegraph Classic

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
Scalegraph Classic
BalticScalegraph Classic
MSRP $1,712

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
Scalegraph Classic39.5mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
Scalegraph Classic63h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
Scalegraph Classic50m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
Scalegraph Classic$1,712

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12.2mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
47mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Enamel Black
Panda
Lume
Super-LumiNova
BGW9

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
Sellita SW510-M
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
42h
63h
Complications
COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$1,712

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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.

Baltic Scalegraph Classic

Owners widely praise the Baltic Scalegraph Classic for its stunning retro racing design, detailed dial, and 39.5mm case size, with many finding it offers excellent value. However, some owners report issues with finishing and fit, describing the watches as light or "toylike," while others find the finishing comparable to higher-end brands. Reviewers and owners alike criticize the screw-down chronograph pushers as finicky and impractical, especially given the 100m water resistance which some feel is conceptually incongruent with its rally timer purpose. One owner experienced misaligned bezel markers and moisture ingress after pool use, leading to a return. On balance, owners and reviewers value the Baltic Scalegraph Classic's aesthetic and value proposition, though practical usability concerns regarding the chronograph pushers and isolated quality control issues are noted.

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