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Serica Ref. 8315 Travel ChronometervsHenry Archer Vesterhav

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Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer
SericaRef. 8315 Travel Chronometer
MSRP $2,479
Vesterhav
Henry ArcherVesterhav
MSRP $4,599

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer39mm
Vesterhav40mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer42h
Vesterhav40h
Water Resistance
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer200m
Vesterhav200m
MSRP
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer$2,479
Vesterhav$4,599

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
12.3mm
10.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
47mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SOPROD C125 COSC
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Complications
GMT, COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,479
$4,599

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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.

Henry Archer Vesterhav

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Vesterhav for its superb thinness, refined finishing, and gorgeous dials, offering significant value. One owner specifically highlighted the stunning pink dial and its attractive appearance on both steel and leather straps. On balance, owners rate the Henry Archer Vesterhav highly for its thin profile and refined aesthetics.

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