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Serica Ref. 8315 Travel ChronometervsChristopher Ward C63 Sealander Extreme GMT

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Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer
SericaRef. 8315 Travel Chronometer
MSRP $2,479
C63 Sealander Extreme GMT
Christopher WardC63 Sealander Extreme GMT
MSRP $2,075

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer39mm
C63 Sealander Extreme GMT40mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer42h
C63 Sealander Extreme GMT56h
Water Resistance
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer200m
C63 Sealander Extreme GMT150m
MSRP
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer$2,479
C63 Sealander Extreme GMT$2,075

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
12.3mm
12.05mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
GMT - Enamel Black
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
SLN X1 BL / GL

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SOPROD C125 COSC
SW330-2
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
42h
56h
Complications
GMT, COSC
GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,479
$2,075

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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.

Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Extreme GMT

The Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Extreme GMT is widely praised as a competent and comfortable tool watch offering excellent value. Reviewers consistently highlight its impressive Globolight lume, providing excellent legibility, and its well-proportioned 41mm brushed steel case. The Sellita SW330-2 movement is noted as reliable, though its standard accuracy is stated as ±20 seconds per day, and its GMT functionality is considered less advanced than some alternatives. One owner notes the green dial can be an acquired taste, and hands and markers are considered less refined than those on significantly more expensive watches. The Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Extreme GMT is priced attractively at €1,895 on bracelet. Overall, owners and reviewers highly regard the Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Extreme GMT for its rugged, travel-ready design and impressive lume at its price point.

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