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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsVaer G2 Meridian GMT

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
G2 Meridian GMT
VaerG2 Meridian GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
G2 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
G2 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
G2 Meridian GMT150m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
G2 Meridian GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Thickness
12.2mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
150m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
Ronda 515 GMT
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Complications
COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$399

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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.

Vaer G2 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G2 Meridian GMT is praised for its vintage-inspired design and affordability, featuring a domed sapphire crystal and 150-meter water resistance. Owners note the applied indexes and hands are finished with Grade A Super-LumiNova BGW9. One owner reports the GMT hand lags by ten minutes, suggesting a potential quality control issue or need for adjustment, while another mentions the quartz movement requires resetting main hands for cross-timezone travel. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Vaer G2 Meridian GMT a good-looking, affordable travel watch, with its design and value being key attractions despite minor functional considerations with the GMT hand.

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