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Serica Ref. 8315 Travel ChronometervsFarer WORLD TIMER

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Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer
SericaRef. 8315 Travel Chronometer
MSRP $2,479
WORLD TIMER
FarerWORLD TIMER
MSRP $1,575

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer39mm
WORLD TIMER39mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer42h
WORLD TIMER56h
Water Resistance
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer200m
WORLD TIMER100m
MSRP
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer$2,479
WORLD TIMER$1,575

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
World Timer
Thickness
12.3mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
45mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel with gold PVD coating
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SOPROD C125 COSC
Sellita SW331-2
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
42h
56h
Complications
GMT, COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,479
$1,575

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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.

Farer WORLD TIMER

Owners widely praise the Farer WORLD TIMER for its detailed dial work, including bronze inlay patina and shiny minute markers, as well as its powerful lume and gorgeous case finishing. The 39mm sizing is considered perfect by some reviewers, offering a blend of function and elegance that punches above its price point, while others find the matching blue dial hinders legibility. One owner noted the bracelet lacked microadjusts. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Farer WORLD TIMER highly for its detailed dial work and versatile case finishing at its price.

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