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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsVario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
VERSA Reversible Dual Time
VarioVERSA Reversible Dual Time
MSRP $428

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
VERSA Reversible Dual Time39mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
VERSA Reversible Dual Time40h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
VERSA Reversible Dual Time50m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
VERSA Reversible Dual Time$428

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Thickness
12.2mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
Ronda Slimtech 1062 (×2)
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Complications
COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$428

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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.

Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

Owners widely praise the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time for its satisfying reversible mechanism, excellent polishing, crisp dial printing, and exceptional value for a dual-face watch. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its novel reversible design, attractive Art Deco-inspired aesthetic, and the value it offers at its price point. Some owners also commend Vario's customer service. The 12mm thickness is a point of discussion, with some finding it surprisingly wearable due to its stepped case and curved bevels, while others note it as a concern due to the dual-watch construction. One reviewer points out the need to remove the watch to switch faces and the potential for smudging on the hidden side. The lack of lume on one dial is seen as a missed opportunity by one owner. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time highly for its clever, well-executed reversible case design and appealing price point.

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