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Serica Ref. 8315 Travel ChronometervsChristopher Ward C1 Moonglow

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Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer
SericaRef. 8315 Travel Chronometer
MSRP $2,479
C1 Moonglow
Christopher WardC1 Moonglow
MSRP $2,850

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer39mm
C1 Moonglow47.9mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer42h
C1 Moonglow38h
Water Resistance
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer200m
C1 Moonglow30m
MSRP
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer$2,479
C1 Moonglow$2,850

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
39mm
47.9mm
Thickness
12.3mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
47.9mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
GMT - Enamel Black
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
SLN X1 WL C1

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SOPROD C125 COSC
SW220
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
42h
38h
Jewels
25
26
Complications
GMT, COSC
Moonphase, Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,479
$2,850

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What people say

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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.

Christopher Ward C1 Moonglow

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C1 Moonglow for its gorgeous, avant-garde moonphase display and impressive lume, with many finding it comfortable and well-wearing. The constantly rotating moon phase complication is a highlight, and its accuracy is noted as exceptional. However, some find the lume on the date ring disappointing, fading quickly, and one owner finds the second, less visible moon distracting. Overall, owners rate the Christopher Ward C1 Moonglow highly for its visually engaging moonphase and value at the price point.

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