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Serica Ref. 8315 Travel ChronometervsCIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION

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Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer
SericaRef. 8315 Travel Chronometer
MSRP $2,479
EDGE EXPLORATION
CIGA DesignEDGE EXPLORATION
MSRP $359

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer39mm
EDGE EXPLORATION48mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer42h
EDGE EXPLORATION40h
Water Resistance
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer200m
EDGE EXPLORATION30m
MSRP
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer$2,479
EDGE EXPLORATION$359

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Skeleton
Diameter
39mm
48mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
GMT - Enamel Black
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Swiss Super-Luminova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SOPROD C125 COSC
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
GMT, COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,479
$359

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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.

CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION

Owners widely praise the CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION for its impressive quality and packaging, noting its surprisingly light feel on the wrist. One owner reports the stock strap may be too small for some wrists, but replacement straps are readily available. On balance, owners rate the CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION highly for its perceived quality and comfortable, lightweight wearability.

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