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Serica Ref. 8315 Travel ChronometervsFarer PILOT SERIES II

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Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer
SericaRef. 8315 Travel Chronometer
MSRP $2,479
PILOT SERIES II
FarerPILOT SERIES II
MSRP $1,350
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 PILOT SERIES II

Owners widely praise the Farer PILOT SERIES II for its purposeful design, remarkable legibility, and trademark use of color, with many finding its 39mm case and 45mm lug-to-lug dimensions to be perfect proportions. Some owners, however, find the watch pricey and note its use of grade 2 titanium. Opinions are split on the minute numerals on the black dial, with some finding them less appealing. One owner noted a misaligned Roman I index on a specific model. On balance, owners rate the Farer PILOT SERIES II highly for its unique dial designs and excellent wearability.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer39mm
PILOT SERIES II40mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer42h
PILOT SERIES II56h
Water Resistance
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer200m
PILOT SERIES II100m
MSRP
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer$2,479
PILOT SERIES II$1,350

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Pilot
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
12.3mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
43mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 2 Titanium
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SOPROD C125 COSC
Sellita SW300-1
Power Reserve
42h
56h
Complications
GMT, COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,479
$1,350
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