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Serica Ref. 8315 Travel ChronometervsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer
SericaRef. 8315 Travel Chronometer
MSRP $2,479
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer39mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer42h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer200m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer$2,479
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
12.3mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
GMT - Enamel Black
White
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SOPROD C125 COSC
9039
Jewels
25
24
Complications
GMT, COSC
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,479
$665

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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.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

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