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Serica Ref. 8315 Travel ChronometervsCWC T20 General Service Quartz Watch

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Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer
SericaRef. 8315 Travel Chronometer
MSRP $2,479
T20 General Service Quartz Watch
CWCT20 General Service Quartz Watch
MSRP $249

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer39mm
T20 General Service Quartz Watch38mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer42h
T20 General Service Quartz Watch40h
Water Resistance
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer200m
T20 General Service Quartz Watch50m
MSRP
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer$2,479
T20 General Service Quartz Watch$249

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
12.3mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
18.5mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Acrylic
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
GMT - Enamel Black
CWC T20 General Service Quartz Watch

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SOPROD C125 COSC
Ronda 515
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Complications
GMT, COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,479
$249

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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.

CWC T20 General Service Quartz Watch

The CWC T20 General Service Quartz Watch is widely praised for its simple, clean, and classic look, with owners considering it a classy and comfortable field watch. Its 38mm tonneau case is seen by some as a cool retro piece representative of original MOD specifications, though others find this size too small for larger wrists. The watch is noted for keeping accurate time, with one owner reporting it as practical for everyday wear. It features a stainless steel case, sapphire crystal, and a Ronda 715 movement. A limitation mentioned is the fixed lugs, which restrict strap versatility. Overall, owners rate the CWC T20 General Service Quartz Watch highly for its classic military-inspired aesthetic and reliable timekeeping at an affordable price.

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