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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsTissot Le Locle

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
Le Locle
TissotLe Locle
MSRP $795

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
Le Locle39.3mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
Le Locle80h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
Le Locle30m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
Le Locle$795

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
39mm
39.3mm
Thickness
12.2mm
9.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
39.3mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Water Resistance
300m
30m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Enamel Black
Silver
Indices
Applied
Roman
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
42h
80h
Complications
COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$795

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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.

Tissot Le Locle

The Tissot Le Locle is widely praised for its classic elegance, featuring a guilloché dial and a 39.3mm case size that reviewers note wears well due to its reasonable 9.7mm thickness. Owners appreciate its premium appearance and artistic caseback, fitting for minimalistic, non-sporty styles. The reliable ETA 2824-2 movement is a common feature, though its approximately 40-hour power reserve is considered a drawback by some. The bracelet style is not universally favored, but the overall value at around $450-$500 is consistently highlighted. Overall, owners and reviewers highly recommend the Tissot Le Locle as a classy and versatile dress watch, primarily for its elegant design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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