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Serica Ref. 8315 Travel ChronometervsHamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto

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Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer
SericaRef. 8315 Travel Chronometer
MSRP $2,479
Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto
HamiltonJazzmaster Viewmatic Auto
MSRP $995

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer39mm
Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto40mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer42h
Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto80h
Water Resistance
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer200m
Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto50m
MSRP
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer$2,479
Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto$995

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
12.3mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
46mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SOPROD C125 COSC
H-10
Power Reserve
42h
80h
Complications
GMT, COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,479
$995

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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.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto for its classic yet modern aesthetic, comfortable 37mm size suitable for smaller wrists, and superb case finishing for the price. The textured silver dial and subtle blue hands are noted as appealing details, and the watch is seen as versatile for both casual and formal wear. Accuracy is reported as impressive, with some owners observing deviations of only 1-2 seconds per day. One owner noted a discrepancy in the stated case thickness, with Hamilton listing 10.10mm. On balance, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto highly for its excellent value and versatile, classic design.

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