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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsSchofield Obscura

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
Obscura
SchofieldObscura
MSRP $12,139

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
Obscura44mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
Obscura57h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
Obscura200m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
Obscura$12,139

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
39mm
44mm
Thickness
12.2mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
52.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
24mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Damascus Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Enamel Black
Dark Grey

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
Unitas 6498-2
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
42h
57h
Complications
COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$12,139

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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.

Schofield Obscura

The Schofield Obscura is recognized for its unique Damascus steel case with a textured, reptile-scale or cellular finish and a multi-level dial enhanced by vibrant, multi-emission Super-LumiNova. This hand-wound timepiece is powered by a Unitas/ETA 6498-2 movement, visible through smoked sapphire crystals. It is limited to 40 pieces and priced around £9,558. On balance, reviewers highlight the Schofield Obscura's distinctive case and dial as its primary draw, making it a notable piece for collectors.

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