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Serica Ref. 8315 Travel ChronometervsMarathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz

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Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer
SericaRef. 8315 Travel Chronometer
MSRP $2,479
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz
MSRP $1,300

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer39mm
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz41mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer42h
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer200m
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz60m
MSRP
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer$2,479
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz$1,300

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Pilot
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
12.3mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
60m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SOPROD C125 COSC
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Complications
GMT, COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,479
$1,300

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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.

Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz

The Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz is widely praised for its high-accuracy Swiss Made ETA F06.412 HeavyDrive-PreciDrive quartz movement, rated at +/- 10 seconds per year, and its tritium lume. Reviewers and owners highlight its functional tool-watch appeal, noting the sandblasted steel case with an asymmetric design, excellent bi-directional bezel action, and drilled lug holes. Some owners find it perfectly suited for sport/rugged use, though not necessarily as an everyday watch. One owner points out that the case's distinctive asymmetry deviates from current aesthetic trends. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz highly for its robust build and exceptional timekeeping accuracy at its price point.

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