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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsSternglas Taiga GMT

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
Taiga GMT
SternglasTaiga GMT
MSRP $237

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
Taiga GMT42mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
Taiga GMT
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
Taiga GMT100m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
Taiga GMT$237

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
12.2mm
7.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
52mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Enamel Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
Ronda 505.24H
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
Jewels
25
Complications
COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$237

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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.

Sternglas Taiga GMT

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Taiga GMT for its finishing and value, highlighting the yellow GMT hand as a distinctive touch. However, some find the GMT markers lack legibility, and the original NATO strap is considered poorly made. The 42mm case and 52mm lug-to-lug measurement are points of contention, with some finding it too large for smaller wrists. Overall, owners appreciate the Sternglas Taiga GMT for its attractive finishing and price point, though legibility of the GMT function and case dimensions are noted as areas for improvement.

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