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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsSeiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens41.8mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens41h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens$595

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
39mm
41.8mm
Thickness
12.2mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
48.4mm
Water Resistance
300m
Splash Resistant

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Enamel Black
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
4R39
Power Reserve
42h
41h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$595

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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 Inspired by Japanese Gardens

Owners widely praise the Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens for its beautiful dial designs, with one owner noting the SSA464 was love at first sight and another calling the SSA421J1 a beautiful first dress watch. The watch is frequently described as a serious bang-for-your-buck limited edition offering good build quality for daily wear, though some owners have noted the appearance of tiny scratches on the bezel and that the bracelet can be initially scratchy. One owner found the watch "truly stunning in person" and "tastefully done," while another found its fit surprisingly natural despite its size. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens highly for its stunning aesthetics and value.

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