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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsTudor Black Bay

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
Black Bay
TudorBlack Bay

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
Black Bay41mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
Black Bay70h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
Black Bay200m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
Black Bay

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
12.2mm
14.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Polished + Satin
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Engraved

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
MT5602
Power Reserve
42h
70h
Complications
COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768

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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.

Tudor Black Bay

Owners widely praise the Tudor Black Bay for its comfortable wearability, robust build, and vintage-inspired aesthetics, with specific mentions of its satisfying winding feel and sturdy bezel action. Reviewers highlight the 39mm Black Bay 58's comfortable size and thinness, while others note the 41mm Master Chronometer's reliable timekeeping and magnetic resistance. Some owners find the GMT hand difficult to distinguish in low light. A recurring point of contention across multiple sources is the lack of on-the-fly micro-adjustment on the bracelet, though some find aftermarket solutions adequate. One owner reported the watch losing two minutes a day after six years, requiring a service. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tudor Black Bay highly for its blend of vintage charm, modern robustness, and comfortable wearability.

From video reviewers

The COSC-certified accuracy of the movement is a notable strength. The 14.7mm to 14.8mm thickness is cited as a potential drawback. Reviewers are divided on whether the newer models represent a departure from the Black Bay's heritage design.

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