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Serica Ref. 8315 Travel ChronometervsOrient Bambino Version 4

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Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer
SericaRef. 8315 Travel Chronometer
MSRP $2,479
Bambino Version 4
OrientBambino Version 4
MSRP $275

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer39mm
Bambino Version 442mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer42h
Bambino Version 440h
Water Resistance
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer200m
Bambino Version 430m
MSRP
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer$2,479
Bambino Version 4$275

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
12.3mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
48.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
GMT - Enamel Black
Green
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SOPROD C125 COSC
F6724
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
25
22
Complications
GMT, COSC
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,479
$275

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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.

Orient Bambino Version 4

Owners widely praise the Orient Bambino Version 4 for its attractive grey sunburst dial with rose-gold accents and comfortable 42mm wearability, with reviewers noting its dial work rivals more expensive watches. Some owners find the stock strap to be a weak point, and one reviewer flags the mineral crystal as prone to scratching. The in-house F6724 movement is standard for the price range, rated at +25/-15 seconds per day with a 40-hour power reserve. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Orient Bambino Version 4 an excellent value entry-level dress watch.

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