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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsLongines LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME
LonginesLONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME
MSRP $5,200

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME39mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME40h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME100m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME$5,200

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Thickness
12.2mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
46.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
L844.4
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Complications
COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$5,200

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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.

LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME

Owners widely praise the Longines Spirit Zulu Time for its superb finishing, smooth crown action, and mesmerizing ceramic bezel, with many noting its premium pilot/sporty design and unique dial details. The movement is consistently lauded for its extreme accuracy, running at 0 to +1 second per day, and the watch is considered to offer remarkable value that punches above its price point. However, the bracelet is criticized by multiple sources for its push-pin adjustment and limited micro-adjustment holes, and the 42mm case size with a 49.3mm lug-to-lug is noted as potentially large for smaller wrists, though some users express a preference for the 39mm size. One owner reported their movement failed within the first year and found setting the date a "nightmare," while another owner notes minor criticisms like the date window being slightly off-center. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Spirit Zulu Time highly for its impressive finishing and accuracy at its price point.

From video reviewers

The 39mm case size is a significant strength, addressing previous concerns about thickness. The value proposition within the GMT market is also a shared positive point. No consensus on weaknesses was reached.

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