Serica Ref. 6190 Field ChronometervsBatavi Watches Amsterdam Architect

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Serica Ref. 6190 Field Chronometer at true scale

Ref. 6190 Field Chronometer

Batavi Watches Amsterdam Architect at true scale

Architect

Diameter

38mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.5mm

lowest

47mm

Thickness

10.4mm

lowest

10.6mm

Water Resistance

200m

highest

100m

Power Reserve

42h

44h

highest

MSRP

$1,293

$486

lowest

Movement

Soprod M100

Miyota 9039

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
10.4mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
47mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Dial Color
M.S.L. - Enamel Balck
Purple
Lume
Super-LumiNova
SuperLuminova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Soprod M100
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
42h
44h
Complications
COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,293
$486
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Serica Ref. 6190 Field Chronometer

Owners widely praise the Serica Ref. 6190 Field Chronometer for its refined dials and build quality, with one owner specifically purchasing it for its California dial and automatic movement. The watch is described as beautiful and not top-heavy, with some owners finding the Bonklip bracelet exceptionally comfortable. However, one owner found the 9 o'clock crown undesirable and noted a ding on the bezel, while another is selling their unit due to the Bonklip bracelet being too small for their wrist. The €990 price is noted as a significant increase from its predecessor, and some may miss the manual-winding caliber of earlier models. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Serica Ref. 6190 Field Chronometer highly for its refined design and comfortable wearability, despite some individual fit and pricing concerns.

Batavi Watches Amsterdam Architect

The Batavi Watches Amsterdam Architect is praised for its attractive price and integrated bracelet, with its 39mm case size noted as a positive by reviewers. Owners compare its appearance to other watches, highlighting dial options such as "copper dome," "blue steel," and "walnut wood." A reviewer found the brand name printing too large and the case and bracelet edges uncomfortably sharp. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Batavi Watches Amsterdam Architect for its value and integrated bracelet design, despite some criticisms of finishing details.