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Serica Ref. 8315 Travel ChronometervsIslander Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338

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Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer
SericaRef. 8315 Travel Chronometer
MSRP $2,479
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338
IslanderIslander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338
MSRP $429

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer39mm
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-33842mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer42h
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338
Water Resistance
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer200m
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338200m
MSRP
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer$2,479
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338$429

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
12.3mm
14.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
47.8mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid
Screw-down

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
GMT - Enamel Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SOPROD C125 COSC
Seiko NH34
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42h
0h
Jewels
25
0
Complications
GMT, COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,479
$429

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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.

Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338

Owners widely praise the Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338 for its attractive dial texture and Pepsi bezel, with some finding the gold-tone accents and overall aesthetic to be a standout feature. The watch is also noted for its comfortable wearability and a useful GMT function, making it a popular choice for daily wear and vacations, further supported by its 200m water resistance. On balance, owners rate the Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338 highly for its visually appealing design and practical features at its price point.

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