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Serica Ref. 8315 Travel ChronometervsMr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon

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Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer
SericaRef. 8315 Travel Chronometer
MSRP $2,479
A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer39mm
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer42h
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Water Resistance
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer200m
A perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer$2,479
A perfectly useless afternoon$195

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Casual
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SOPROD C125 COSC
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Complications
GMT, COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,479
$195

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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.

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon is widely praised for its creative, fun, and original design, with reviewers and owners alike highlighting its vibrant colors and ability to serve as a conversation starter. The watch is considered well-made for its price, featuring a unique aesthetic where a figure's leg indicates the hour and a rubber duck shows the minutes. Some owners report the blue nylon strap can be small in diameter. One reviewer noted the Milanese bracelet was too shiny and opted to brush it and the lugs for a more subdued look. The mechanical variant uses an STP1-11 automatic movement with a 44-hour power reserve and acceptable accuracy, while the quartz variant features a unique dial design with hour markers integrated into the watery visual. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon highly for its imaginative design and good value.

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