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Serica Ref. 8315 Travel ChronometervsCWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top

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Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer
SericaRef. 8315 Travel Chronometer
MSRP $2,479
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
CWCRN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
MSRP $604

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer39mm
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top41mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer42h
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top40h
Water Resistance
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer200m
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top300m
MSRP
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer$2,479
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top$604

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
12.3mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
47mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
GMT - Enamel Black
CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top (RN300-MT QS120)

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SOPROD C125 COSC
Ronda 517
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Complications
GMT, COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,479
$604

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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.

CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top

Owners widely praise the CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top for its excellent matte case finishing, precise seconds hand alignment, and dial reminiscent of vintage military watches. The Mk.2 upgrades, including a sapphire crystal, improved lume, and a precise 120-click bezel described as perfection with no play, are consistently highlighted as significant improvements over earlier versions. One owner noted the quartz movement gained 8 seconds over several months. Overall, owners rate the CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top highly for its solid construction, military significance, and terrific value.

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