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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsSeiko Presage Sharp Edged Series

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
Presage Sharp Edged Series
SeikoPresage Sharp Edged Series
MSRP $1,400

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
Presage Sharp Edged Series42.2mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
Presage Sharp Edged Series45h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
Presage Sharp Edged Series100m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
Presage Sharp Edged Series$1,400

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
39mm
42.2mm
Thickness
12.2mm
13.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
49.2mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Enamel Black
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
6R64
Power Reserve
42h
45h
Jewels
25
29
Complications
COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$1,400

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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.

Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series

The Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series is widely praised for its modern, angular case design and intricate Asanoha dial patterns, with reviewers highlighting its refined finishing and strong cultural significance. Owners and reviewers consistently note the 70-hour power reserve from the 6R35 movement (or 6R38/6R5J in some variants), anti-reflective sapphire crystals, and 10 bar water resistance. The collection is considered competitively priced, offering significant value for its design and build quality. Some models feature a super-hard coating on the case and bracelet. One owner notes the black dial of the SARX083 offers a subtle pop in the light, and another reviewer points out that a 24-hour indicator on certain models is a niche feature. Case sizes vary, with some models at 39.3mm and others at 40.2mm, and thickness ranges from 11.1mm to 11.8mm. Power reserves differ, with some models featuring 45 hours from the 6R21 movement.

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