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Serica Ref. 8315 Travel ChronometervsVaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)

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Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer
SericaRef. 8315 Travel Chronometer
MSRP $2,479
Dirty Dozen (40mm)
VaerDirty Dozen (40mm)
MSRP $199

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer39mm
Dirty Dozen (40mm)36mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer42h
Dirty Dozen (40mm)40h
Water Resistance
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer200m
Dirty Dozen (40mm)100m
MSRP
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer$2,479
Dirty Dozen (40mm)$199

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
39mm
36mm
Thickness
12.3mm
9.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
GMT - Enamel Black
40mm
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SOPROD C125 COSC
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Complications
GMT, COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,479
$199

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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.

Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)

The Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) is praised for its nice case design and thin profile, making it wear flat. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) highly for its comfortable wearability due to its thin case.

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