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Serica Ref. 8315 Travel ChronometervsOak & Oscar The Humboldt 12-hr

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Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer
SericaRef. 8315 Travel Chronometer
MSRP $2,479
The Humboldt 12-hr
Oak & OscarThe Humboldt 12-hr
MSRP $1,750

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer39mm
The Humboldt 12-hr39.5mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer42h
The Humboldt 12-hr42 hoursh
Water Resistance
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer200m
The Humboldt 12-hr200m
MSRP
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer$2,479
The Humboldt 12-hr$1,750

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Tool
Diameter
39mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12.3mm
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
46.8mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Double-domed
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
GMT - Enamel Black
Grey

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SOPROD C125 COSC
ETA 2892A2
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
42h
42 hoursh
Jewels
25
21
Complications
GMT, COSC
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,479
$1,750

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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.

Oak & Oscar The Humboldt 12-hr

Oak & Oscar The Humboldt 12-hr owners widely praise its comfortable, solid bracelet with screw links and tight end-link fit, along with its awesome sandwich dial featuring superb grain and crisp details. The 12-hour bezel is noted as excellent for tracking a second time zone, and the orange second hand adds a nice pop. One owner reports the watch has outstanding quality and a perfect fit on smaller wrists, while another notes its legibility and great presence on various straps. A reviewer describes it as a 40mm stainless steel tool watch with a matte, brushed finish and a sandwich dial, powered by an ETA 2892-A2 movement with a 42-hour power reserve. Some in the line report the lume could be brighter. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Oak & Oscar The Humboldt 12-hr highly for its build quality and versatile tool-watch design.

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