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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsCIGA Design EDGE

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
EDGE
CIGA DesignEDGE
MSRP $299

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
EDGE40.8mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
EDGE40h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
EDGE30m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
EDGE$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Skeleton
Diameter
39mm
40.8mm
Thickness
12.2mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Enamel Black
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$299

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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.

CIGA Design EDGE

Owners widely praise the CIGA Design EDGE for its stunning, design-forward skeletonized looks and surprisingly light wearability, with one owner noting it as a conversation starter. The finishing is also highlighted as a strong point, alongside its attractive book-style packaging. Concerns exist regarding the robustness and longevity of the Sea-Gull movement, with quality noted as potentially irregular. The included strap may be too small for some wrists, requiring aftermarket solutions. Overall, owners rate the CIGA Design EDGE highly for its unique aesthetic and value, especially when purchased at a sale price.

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