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Model Name:
Serica 5303 COSC Diving Chronometer
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Reference:
5303
Price ($)
$
1643
Country:
France
A.I. Rating
6.9
Crowd Rating:
1468
Watch Description
THE NEW 5303 COSC HOUSES THE CHRONOMETER-CERTIFIED CALIBER M100. HENCE ITS NAME.
BUT TODAY, WE WISH TO GO FURTHER.
ONCE FULLY ASSEMBLED, OUR GRAND CHRONOMETER WATCHES WILL ENDURE MORE TESTS, RE-CONTROLLING THEIR ACCURACY, POWER RESERVE, AND SHOCK-RESISTANCE TO MAKE SURE THAT THE WATCH THAT REACHES YOUR WRIST IS EVERYTHING WE HAVE TO OFFER.
THERE ARE TWO WAYS OF PREVENTING MAGNETIC FIELDS FROM AFFECTING THE ACCURACY OF A MECHANICAL WATCH.
THE MOST RECENT EVOLUTION OF THE EARLY 2000’S CONSISTS OF MANUFACTURING A BALANCE SPRING MADE OUT OF SILICON.
THE OLD-FASHIONED WAY, MADE POSSIBLE BY TRANSITIONING TO THE THINNER CALIBRE M100, CONSISTS OF BUILDING A SOFT-IRON CAGE AROUND THE MOVEMENT TO REDIRECT MAGNETIC FIELDS.
THIS CAGE, COMPOSED OF THREE PARTS AS DEPICTED ABOVE, IMPROVES THE CURRENT SWISS STANDARD IN MAGNETIC RESISTANCE BY 10 TIMES. UPGRADING THE USUAL 4 800 A/M TO ABOVE 50 000 A/M.
THE FINISH OF THE REFERENCE 5303 COSC CONSTANTLY BLENDS POLISHED AND BRUSHED SURFACES, SHOULD IT BE CIRCULAR, LINEAR OR SUNRAY.
CRAFTSMANSHIP THAT REVEALS ITS CONSTRUCTION AND GIVES LIFE TO ITS PROPORTIONS.
AS ANY TRUE DIVE WATCH SHOULD BE, THE SERICA 5303 COSC IS EXTREMELY EASY TO READ UNDERWATER THANKS TO ITS LARGE AND LUMINESCENT INDEXES.
THICK LAYERS OF APPLIED SUPER-LUMINOVA GUARANTEE A STRONG AND LONG-LASTING GLOW.
39
46.5
20
12.2
300
Steel - 316L
Round
Sapphire
Screw-in
Automatic
M100 COSC
42
Enamel Black
A.I. Watch Review:
# Serica 5303 COSC Diving Chronometer Review by A.I. WatchMetrics
## Watch Summary
The Serica 5303 COSC Diving Chronometer is a sleek 39mm dive watch drawing inspiration from 1960s military divers, boasting a COSC-certified Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement with 38-hour power reserve, 300m water resistance, a unidirectional ceramic bezel, double-domed sapphire crystal with AR coating, and excellent lume, making it perfect for the compact-watch enthusiast seeking high-spec toolwatch performance without bulk.
## Overall Watch Rating: 6.9/10.0
**Material Metric (9.3/10.0)** - Exceptional use of 316L stainless steel, ceramic bezel, and AR-coated sapphire elevates it beyond typical microbrand divers like the Baltic Aquascaphe.
**Dials & Design Metric (9.0/10.0)** - Clean, legible military-inspired dial with sharp indices and bezel alignment delivers timeless appeal akin to a refined Blancpain Fifty Fathoms.
**Versatility Metric (8.8/10.0)** - Slim profile and 300m rating make it suitable for daily wear, diving, or casual outings, outperforming chunkier divers like the Seiko Prospex.
**Movement Metric (7.8/10.0)** - COSC-certified Sellita SW200-1 offers reliable accuracy and finishing on par with certified ETA movements in entry-luxury watches.
**Functions Metric (6.8/10.0)** - Solid timekeeping with date and dive bezel provides everyday utility comparable to standard tool divers from Oris.
**Brand Metric (6.5/10.0)** - Serica's microbrand status with enthusiast focus and low production places it firmly in the high-premium tier alongside Christopher Ward.
**Rarity Metric (5.5/10.0)** - Moderate exclusivity from limited runs and $1,600 price point matches other niche divers but lacks the scarcity of true limited editions.
**History & Innovation Metric (4.3/10.0)** - Recent brand heritage with thoughtful vintage-modern fusion scores averagely against established names like Doxa.
**Complications Metric (3.9/10.0)** - Simple date addition is functional but basic next to multi-function divers from Tudor.
## Total Performance Score (TPS): 4.2
## WM Collector Grade: B-
## Performance Insights: Excels in materials, design, and versatility for a microbrand diver, though history and complications are modest; delivers strong value punching above its price with COSC certification.
## TPS Interpretation: Good Value: The watch overdelivers on build quality and specs for its segment, ideal for spec-focused buyers.
## Watch Data
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**A.I. WatchMetrics Review v37.4 Grok 4 Fast. December 19, 2025.**
