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Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer
SericaRef. 8315 Travel Chronometer
MSRP $2,479
Vintage Driver Chrono watch
StratonVintage Driver Chrono watch
MSRP $399

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer39mm
Vintage Driver Chrono watch44mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer42h
Vintage Driver Chrono watch
Water Resistance
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer200m
Vintage Driver Chrono watch100m
MSRP
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer$2,479
Vintage Driver Chrono watch$399

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
44mm
Thickness
12.3mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
GMT - Enamel Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
SOPROD C125 COSC
VK63
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42h
0h
Jewels
25
0
Complications
GMT, COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,479
$399

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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.

Straton Vintage Driver Chrono watch

Owners praise the Straton Vintage Driver Chrono watch for its solid build quality and precise chronograph function, with indicators consistently hitting their indices. On balance, owners rate the Straton Vintage Driver Chrono watch highly for its solid build and reliable chronograph execution.

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