Serica 5303-3 Dive Watch

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Serica 5303-3 Dive Watch

Post by gwells » Fri Jun 10, 2022 9:21 am

https://wornandwound.com/out-of-the-blu ... ers-watch/

I like this one. not sure "like enough to buy one," but like nonetheless. especially the deep blue with the light blue bezel insert.

Case : 39 MM
Total thickness : 12.20 MM
Lug to lug length : 46.5 MM
Lug width : 20 MM
$1,372

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Re: Serica 5303-3 Dive Watch

Post by HapaHapa » Fri Jun 10, 2022 12:37 pm

The hour marker arrangement is very unusual. Overall it looks very good. Twig and berries lol.
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Re: Serica 5303-3 Dive Watch

Post by dnslater » Fri Jun 10, 2022 1:07 pm

I do like it, but it is a strange mish mash of vintage Omega cues. Odd that they went to all of the work of having fitted end links made, but didn't offer a bracelet.

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Re: Serica 5303-3 Dive Watch

Post by watches503 » Sat Jun 11, 2022 3:38 pm

I’m glad I can’t wear that size watch cus I’d be upset at the price. The eye candy is absolutely perfect to me. A real stunner.

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Re: Serica 5303-3 Dive Watch

Post by toxicavenger » Sun Jun 12, 2022 9:23 pm

i like it. but the price it to high and the lume pods being so far into the dial would confuse the hell out of me in the middle of the night trying to read it (yes I check my watch multiple times a night).

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Post by HapaHapa » Mon Jun 13, 2022 8:32 am

toxicavenger wrote:
Sun Jun 12, 2022 9:23 pm
i like it. but the price it to high and the lume pods being so far into the dial would confuse the hell out of me in the middle of the night trying to read it (yes I check my watch multiple times a night).
The lines and close-in lume pods.... do you remember the arcade game Missile Command?
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Post by BBK357 » Mon Jun 13, 2022 9:15 am

I like this a lot
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Post by AtomicTom » Mon Jun 13, 2022 10:54 am

Yowza, these really are nice Greg ! :salute:

What’s great is they don’t look like anything else when you think about
it. Yet somehow manage to have a vintage way about them. It’s like they
have a funky 60’s/70’s vibe, but are also refreshing, and new. :)

Yup have to give these :thumbsup: :thumbsup: sir. ..Thanks a bunch for the look !!!

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Post by Jeep99dad » Mon Jun 13, 2022 11:33 am

I like it a lot and would buy it if it was 41-42mm. It’s gonna wear small worn the small dial opening and layout including inward markers
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Post by toxicavenger » Mon Jun 13, 2022 5:54 pm

HapaHapa wrote:
Mon Jun 13, 2022 8:32 am
toxicavenger wrote:
Sun Jun 12, 2022 9:23 pm
i like it. but the price it to high and the lume pods being so far into the dial would confuse the hell out of me in the middle of the night trying to read it (yes I check my watch multiple times a night).
The lines and close-in lume pods.... do you remember the arcade game Missile Command?
i think i had it on atari :salute:

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Post by gr8sw » Mon Jun 13, 2022 6:21 pm

nice effort... looks like it'll wear something like the Omega SM300 Trilogy? dial looks pretty small?
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Re: Serica 5303-3 Dive Watch

Post by Ruggs » Fri Oct 21, 2022 7:38 pm

Tried one of these on at the wind up in NY today. Really nice little watch but definitely wears very small. Bezel action felt great, and the mesh ‘bracelet’ has a cool clasp that allows basically infinite adjustment. It’s just a cam the you pull one half of the mesh through then clamp it down.

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Post by Jeep99dad » Fri Oct 21, 2022 8:11 pm

The size kills it for me but i like the design
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Post by rockmastermike » Sat Oct 22, 2022 6:38 am

not to thread jack but I like their new 8315 GMT (39mm)
instead of 24 hours on the bezel its meant to be read as day vs night, interesting if nothing else.
anyway, I like it, but will have to enjoy from afar as I take a pause and come to the end of my journey for a spell.

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Post by Ruggs » Sat Oct 22, 2022 9:23 am

rockmastermike wrote:not to thread jack but I like their new 8315 GMT (39mm)
instead of 24 hours on the bezel its meant to be read as day vs night, interesting if nothing else.
anyway, I like it, but will have to enjoy from afar as I take a pause and come to the end of my journey for a spell.

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Saw that one too. Wears small just like the diver but very unique. I’d wear it.

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Re: Serica 5303-3 Dive Watch

Post by gr8sw » Sat Oct 22, 2022 1:23 pm

needs a little more dial, a little less bezel, especially at 39mm :cheers:
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Post by justsellbrgs » Sun Oct 23, 2022 3:08 pm

question -- did they get the issues worked out with the originals..... I thought I read something about movement or crowns..
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Post by jimyritz » Sun Oct 23, 2022 3:24 pm

justsellbrgs wrote:
Sun Oct 23, 2022 3:08 pm
question -- did they get the issues worked out with the originals..... I thought I read something about movement or crowns..
From what I understand per the owner that was resolved.

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Re: Serica 5303-3 Dive Watch

Post by abuemily » Mon Oct 24, 2022 11:38 am

I ordered the blue, still waiting for delivery any day. I’ll post photos when I get it. I’m pretty excited about it.

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Post by jimyritz » Mon Oct 24, 2022 11:42 am

abuemily wrote:
Mon Oct 24, 2022 11:38 am
I ordered the blue, still waiting for delivery any day. I’ll post photos when I get it. I’m pretty excited about it.
Look forward to seeing it👍

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Re: Serica 5303-3 Dive Watch

Post by scottkaf » Sun Jan 22, 2023 11:40 am

Please report back on the blue 5303. Gotta think Serica has corrected the crown/stem issues.

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Post by abuemily » Sun Jan 22, 2023 3:25 pm

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They’ve apparently fixed the issue(s). I have no problems setting or hacking. Currently wearing it on a blue Tropic. Still undecided on keeping, as it wears smaller than I am used to. But love the color and design. Quality of finishing is aces.


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Post by jimyritz » Mon Jan 23, 2023 7:25 am

abuemily wrote:
Sun Jan 22, 2023 3:25 pm
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They’ve apparently fixed the issue(s). I have no problems setting or hacking. Currently wearing it on a blue Tropic. Still undecided on keeping, as it wears smaller than I am used to. But love the color and design. Quality of finishing is aces.


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That’s nice- I had no issues with mine but sold it as it wore much smaller than I expected.

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Re: Serica 5303-3 Dive Watch

Post by scottkaf » Tue Jan 24, 2023 6:32 am

What's your wrist size. From the pics the Serica does appear small.

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