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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsVaer Tactical Field

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
Tactical Field
VaerTactical Field
MSRP $199

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
Tactical Field36mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
Tactical Field40h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
Tactical Field100m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
Tactical Field$199

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
39mm
36mm
Thickness
12.2mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
43mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Enamel Black
36mm
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Complications
COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$199

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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 Tactical Field

Owners widely praise the Vaer Tactical Field's exceptionally bright and long-lasting C3 SuperLuminova, supple straps that break in well, and thin case that avoids snagging. The watch is described as a reliable beater for outdoor activities and a welcome change from smartwatches, with some commenters calling it a "thing of beauty" and "good looking." However, some owners report issues with the second hand occasionally missing indicators due to hand assembly, and one owner experienced a misaligned watch face. A power reserve indicator is also missed by some. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Tactical Field highly for its excellent lume and wearability at the price point.

From video reviewers

The 36mm case size is a great fit for smaller wrists. The watch's 200m water resistance is a standard for this type. The quartz movement is a compromise for the watch's overall design and feel.

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