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Serica Ref. 8315 Travel ChronometervsLorca MODEL No.1 GMT

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Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer
SericaRef. 8315 Travel Chronometer
MSRP $2,479
MODEL No.1 GMT
LorcaMODEL No.1 GMT
MSRP $1,875

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer39mm
MODEL No.1 GMT36mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer42h
MODEL No.1 GMT40h
Water Resistance
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer200m
MODEL No.1 GMT200m
MSRP
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer$2,479
MODEL No.1 GMT$1,875

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
39mm
36mm
Thickness
12.3mm
11.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel 316L
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
GMT - Enamel Black
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SOPROD C125 COSC
C125
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Complications
GMT, COSC
GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,479
$1,875

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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.

Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT for its 36mm size and 11.2mm thinness, vintage-inspired design, and crisp finishing. The champagne sunburst dial and integrated bracelet are frequently highlighted as attractive elements. Some owners note the bezel font as a detractor, and a reviewer points out the lume is insignificant. The watch uses a caller GMT movement, and one owner finds the small crown impractical to manipulate. Accuracy is reported as within +/- 4 seconds per day, and it features 20 ATM water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT for its refined design and compact dimensions, though some question its value proposition for an emerging brand.

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