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Serica Ref. 8315 Travel ChronometervsFarer GMT BEZEL

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Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer
SericaRef. 8315 Travel Chronometer
MSRP $2,479
GMT BEZEL
FarerGMT BEZEL
MSRP $1,325

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer39mm
GMT BEZEL40mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer42h
GMT BEZEL56h
Water Resistance
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer200m
GMT BEZEL200m
MSRP
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer$2,479
GMT BEZEL$1,325

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
12.3mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
44.8mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
GMT - Enamel Black
Red
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SOPROD C125 COSC
Sellita SW330-2
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
42h
56h
Complications
GMT, COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,479
$1,325

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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.

Farer GMT BEZEL

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Farer GMT BEZEL for its exceptional value, unique design language, and wearable dimensions, with one owner noting its fit, finish, and quality rivaling higher-end brands. Specific strengths highlighted include enthusiastic color combinations, a vintage charm from the bubble crystal, and comfortable wearability due to its 12.5mm thickness and short lug-to-lug. The watch features a Sellita SW330-2 top-grade movement and 200m water resistance, with pricing around US$1,550 / €1,575. Some owners find the aluminum bezel less durable, and legibility on the white dial was initially a concern, though hand changes have been made. Opinions on Farer's market positioning vary, with some placing it at a luxury level and others at a more accessible tier. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Farer GMT BEZEL highly for its compelling blend of design, wearability, and utility at its price point.

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