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Serica Ref. 8315 Travel ChronometervsSternglas Hamburg Automatik

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Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer
SericaRef. 8315 Travel Chronometer
MSRP $2,479
Hamburg Automatik
SternglasHamburg Automatik
MSRP $463

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer39mm
Hamburg Automatik42mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer42h
Hamburg Automatik42h
Water Resistance
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer200m
Hamburg Automatik50m
MSRP
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer$2,479
Hamburg Automatik$463

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Sport
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
12.3mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
45mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
GMT - Enamel Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Luminova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SOPROD C125 COSC
Miyota 8215
Power Reserve
42h
42h
Jewels
25
Complications
GMT, COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,479
$463

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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.

Sternglas Hamburg Automatik

Owners praise the Sternglas Hamburg Automatik's handsome design and good build quality for the price. The watch features a gold PVD case and a matte blue dial with orange Super-LumiNova, and its 42mm diameter wears well due to a short lug-to-lug distance. The Miyota 8215 movement is accurate to -20/+40 seconds per day. On balance, reviewers and owners appreciate the Sternglas Hamburg Automatik for its unique design and value.

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