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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsTudor Black Bay 54

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
Black Bay 54
TudorBlack Bay 54
MSRP $4,725

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
Black Bay 5437mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
Black Bay 5470h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
Black Bay 54200m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
Black Bay 54$4,725

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39mm
37mm
Thickness
12.2mm
11.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
46mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Polished + Satin
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Enamel Black
Blue

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
MT5400
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42h
70h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$4,725

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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 54

The Tudor Black Bay 54 is widely praised for its compact 37mm size and thin 11.2mm case, offering surprising wrist presence and comfortable wearability with a vintage aesthetic. Reviewers highlight its robust 200-meter water resistance, clean design, and modern features without compromise, powered by Tudor's MT5400 movement with a 70-hour power reserve. One reviewer noted a preference for true vintage or more modern Tudor offerings over time. On balance, reviewers rate the Tudor Black Bay 54 highly for its faithful vintage design and comfortable, modern dive watch experience.

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