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Serica Ref. 8315 Travel ChronometervsZelos Blacktip 200m GMT

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Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer
SericaRef. 8315 Travel Chronometer
MSRP $2,479
Blacktip 200m GMT
ZelosBlacktip 200m GMT
MSRP $499

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer39mm
Blacktip 200m GMT41mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer42h
Blacktip 200m GMT40h
Water Resistance
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer200m
Blacktip 200m GMT200m
MSRP
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer$2,479
Blacktip 200m GMT$499

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
12.3mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
41mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
GMT - Enamel Black
MOP
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SOPROD C125 COSC
Seiko NH34 GMT
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Complications
GMT, COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,479
$499

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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 Blacktip 200m GMT

Owners widely praise the Zelos Blacktip 200m GMT's solid bracelet construction and excellent bezel action. The watch has sold out quickly, indicating strong demand. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Blacktip 200m GMT highly for its robust build and desirable availability.

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