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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsGrand Seiko SLGA015

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
SLGA015
Grand SeikoSLGA015
MSRP $12,600

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
SLGA01543.8mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
SLGA015120h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
SLGA015200m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
SLGA015$12,600

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39mm
43.8mm
Thickness
12.2mm
13.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
51.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
23mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
9RA5
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
42h
120h
Complications
COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$12,600

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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 SLGA015

The Grand Seiko SLGA015 is widely praised for its exceptional accuracy, with owners reporting performance far exceeding the stated 10 seconds per month. The Spring Drive movement's smooth sweep and 5-day power reserve are also noted strengths, as is the lighter titanium case construction. However, some owners find the bracelet extension non-intuitive, and one noted the clasp scratched easily. The watch features a nature-inspired, wave-like dial texture. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SLGA015 highly for its impressive accuracy and quality construction.

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