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Sinn 103 St Ty HdvsSerica Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer

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103 St Ty Hd
Sinn103 St Ty Hd
MSRP $2,797
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer
SericaRef. 8315 Travel Chronometer
MSRP $2,479
What people say

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Sinn 103 St Ty Hd

The Sinn 103 St Ty Hd is widely praised as a stunning, heritage-inspired pilot's chronograph with a utilitarian feel and bold red accents on a black dial. Owners note it offers a different experience compared to typical Sinn watches. It features a hand-wound Sellita SW510 M movement, a 58-hour power reserve, 20 ATM water resistance, and impact-resistant acrylic glass. The Sinn 103 St Ty Hd is priced at €2,590 and is limited to 1,000 units. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Sinn 103 St Ty Hd highly for its unique aesthetic and tool watch attributes.

From video reviewers

The watch's robustness and ability to withstand extreme conditions without compromising accuracy are notable strengths. The relatively high price point is a shared weakness. Reviewers disagree on the watch's thickness, with one reviewer considering it a drawback and the other not mentioning it.

Serica Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer

Serica Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer owners and reviewers praise its neo-vintage aesthetic, comfortable 39mm size, and unique day/night bezel design. Some find the lack of a date function a drawback, and the mirrored 12-hour bezel with AM/PM text is considered less practical than a traditional 24-hour bezel for time zone reading, with the lollipop-style 24-hour hand and asymmetrical bezel design also noted as potentially confusing. The watch is powered by a COSC-certified Soprod C125 movement with a 40-hour power reserve. One owner noted import duties and that the strap's aggressive taper required using the last hole for a proper fit. On balance, Serica Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer is appreciated for its distinctive design and wearability, though its GMT functionality and bezel design are points of contention for some.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
103 St Ty Hd41mm
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer39mm
Power Reserve
103 St Ty Hd48h
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer42h
Water Resistance
103 St Ty Hd200m
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer200m
MSRP
103 St Ty Hd$2,797
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer$2,479

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Tool
GMT
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
14.7mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
GMT - Enamel Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
ETA 7750
SOPROD C125 COSC
Power Reserve
48h
42h
Jewels
23
25
Complications
None
GMT, COSC

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,797
$2,479
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