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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsTissot Classic Dream

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
Classic Dream
TissotClassic Dream
MSRP $350

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
Classic Dream42mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
Classic Dream40h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
Classic Dream50m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
Classic Dream$350

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
12.2mm
8.05mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
11 1/2'''
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Complications
COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$350

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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 Classic Dream

The Tissot Classic Dream is widely praised for its exceptional value, with owners and reviewers citing its Swiss movement, sapphire crystal, and traditional design as key strengths. Its thin 8.1mm profile and 42mm case are noted for excellent wearability, and the white dial with Roman numerals is described as dazzling. Some owners express a desire for an automatic movement and higher water resistance, while others prefer a smaller 38mm case size. The silver dial's indexes are flagged as less visible due to the absence of luminescent treatment. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Tissot Classic Dream a standout value proposition for its dressy aesthetic and Swiss-made components.

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