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Serica Ref. 8315 Travel ChronometervsZelos Artemis

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Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer
SericaRef. 8315 Travel Chronometer
MSRP $2,479
Artemis
ZelosArtemis
MSRP $1,899

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer39mm
Artemis40mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer42h
Artemis40h
Water Resistance
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer200m
Artemis50m
MSRP
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer$2,479
Artemis$1,899

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Skeleton
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
12.3mm
10.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
40mm
Lug Width
20mm
24mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SOPROD C125 COSC
Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Complications
GMT, COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,479
$1,899

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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.

Zelos Artemis

The watch's unique modular case construction with a sandblasted titanium outer case and a grey/white Cerakote coating on the center is a notable strength. The FKM rubber strap can be prone to a slight rattle, which may be a minor annoyance for some owners. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value proposition, with one reviewer questioning its value for collectors.

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