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Serica Ref. 8315 Travel ChronometervsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

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Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer
SericaRef. 8315 Travel Chronometer
MSRP $2,479
ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer39mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer42h
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
Water Resistance
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer200m
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
MSRP
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer$2,479
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
39mm
35mm
Thickness
12.3mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
Dial Color
GMT - Enamel Black
Ivory

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SOPROD C125 COSC
Miyota 9039
Complications
GMT, COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,479
$795

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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.

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

Owners widely praise the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 for its visual appeal and sapphire crystal with AR coating. The watch functions correctly and keeps time at approximately +5 seconds per day on the wrist, powered by a Miyota 9039 movement. On balance, owners value the watch's aesthetics and specifications, though some question its overall value proposition.

From video reviewers

The watch's unique blend of modern and retro elements is a notable strength, with a textured ivory waffle dial and Breguet numerals giving it the look of a vintage watch from the 1950s and 1960s. A potential drawback is the ~$770 USD price point, which is significant for a microbrand. Reviewers disagree on the movement's accuracy, with one reviewer noting it is noisy and another describing it as a "Japanese-manufactured high beat premium automatic movement".

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