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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsNodus Sector Deep Pioneer

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
Sector Deep Pioneer
NodusSector Deep Pioneer
MSRP $675

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
Sector Deep Pioneer38mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
Sector Deep Pioneer41h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
Sector Deep Pioneer500m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
Sector Deep Pioneer$675

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
12.2mm
13.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
47mm
Water Resistance
300m
500m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Enamel Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
TMI NH34 (GMT)
Power Reserve
42h
41h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$675

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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.

Nodus Sector Deep Pioneer

The Nodus Sector Deep Pioneer is widely praised for its compelling value, robust design, and thoughtful execution, featuring a sandblasted 316L stainless steel case, a destro crown, and 500 meters of water resistance. Reviewers highlight the excellent Super-LumiNova BGW9 lume on hands, markers, and bezel scales, as well as the busy but legible gradient green dial. It is powered by a TMI NH34 automatic movement with caller-style GMT and a 120-click compass bezel, all offered at $625. On balance, reviewers rate the Nodus Sector Deep Pioneer highly for its feature-packed tool watch design and excellent value at the $625 price point.

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