{"product_id":"serica-5303-french-navy-eod-divers-limited-edition","title":"Serica 5303 PLD French Navy EOD Divers Edition - Limited Edition","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"353\" data-end=\"777\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis watch comes on the Serica's s\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eignature \u003cstrong data-start=\"2248\" data-end=\"2266\"\u003esteel bracelet\u003c\/strong\u003e but please select your additional strap option as well as crown placement.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"353\" data-end=\"777\" class=\"\"\u003eDeveloped in close collaboration with the \u003cstrong data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"435\"\u003eFrench Navy’s EOD Divers Association\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Serica 5303 PLD PLONGEURS DÉMINEURS is a mechanical diving chronometer designed to meet the demanding standards of underwater explosive ordnance disposal experts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"353\" data-end=\"777\" class=\"\"\u003eThis limited-edition model — with only \u003cstrong data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"660\"\u003e350 pieces available to civilians\u003c\/strong\u003e — combines military-grade performance with refined materials, making it a truly versatile and collectible timepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"1118\" class=\"\"\u003eAt the heart of the 5303 PLD is the \u003cstrong data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"849\"\u003eSoProd M100 automatic movement\u003c\/strong\u003e, adjusted to \u003cstrong data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"893\"\u003eCOSC chronometer standards\u003c\/strong\u003e. In a profession where magnetic interference could prove fatal, the new \u003cstrong data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"993\"\u003e“Amagnetic Chronometer”\u003c\/strong\u003e dial marking reflects the serious consideration for safety — no electronics, no batteries, just pure mechanical reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1524\" class=\"\"\u003eThe watch retains the rugged charm of the original 5303 Diving Chronometer, but introduces a number of upgrades tailored for professional use. The new \u003cstrong data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003e‘DT MAX’ ceramic bezel\u003c\/strong\u003e is graduated in both meters and minutes, enabling divers to track their \u003cstrong data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1411\"\u003emaximum working time at a given depth\u003c\/strong\u003e without requiring decompression stops — a feature rooted in decades of operational habit within the French Navy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1902\" class=\"\"\u003eVisually, the 5303 PLD is just as refined. The ceramic dial debuts a striking new \u003cstrong data-start=\"1608\" data-end=\"1624\"\u003eAbyssal Blue\u003c\/strong\u003e tone, deepened with subtle shades of grey and green — an elegant homage to France's maritime legacy. The newly designed \u003cstrong data-start=\"1745\" data-end=\"1775\"\u003e‘Fat Lollipop’ second hand\u003c\/strong\u003e, with its enlarged luminous marker, provides an ultra-clear visual cue for dive timing, even in the most demanding conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1904\" data-end=\"2183\" class=\"\"\u003eCrafted in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1915\" data-end=\"1944\"\u003e39mm 316L stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, the case is water-resistant to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1977\" data-end=\"2000\"\u003e300 metres (30 bar)\u003c\/strong\u003e and features compact, ergonomic dimensions suited to both land and sea. The domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating ensures optimal legibility in all lighting conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2185\" data-end=\"2526\" class=\"\"\u003eEach 5303 PLD ships with two strap options: Serica’s signature \u003cstrong data-start=\"2248\" data-end=\"2266\"\u003esteel bracelet\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the all-new \u003cstrong data-start=\"2284\" data-end=\"2307\"\u003e‘PLD’ webbing strap\u003c\/strong\u003e, available in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2322\" data-end=\"2340\"\u003eHistoric Green\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong data-start=\"2344\" data-end=\"2359\"\u003eLouise Blue\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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