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Serica Ref. 8315 Travel ChronometervsVenezianico Nereide Turchese

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Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer
SericaRef. 8315 Travel Chronometer
MSRP $2,479
Nereide Turchese
VenezianicoNereide Turchese
MSRP $1,395

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer39mm
Nereide Turchese42mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer42h
Nereide Turchese40h
Water Resistance
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer200m
Nereide Turchese200m
MSRP
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer$2,479
Nereide Turchese$1,395

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
12.3mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
49mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
GMT - Enamel Black
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SOPROD C125 COSC
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Complications
GMT, COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,479
$1,395

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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.

Venezianico Nereide Turchese

Owners widely praise the Venezianico Nereide's stunning dial, particularly the Avventurina variant, and its good quality finishing and comfortable bracelet, making it suitable for everyday wear. Some owners express a desire for a thinner movement and a smaller diameter option. Overall, owners rate the Venezianico Nereide highly for its striking dial design and overall build quality at the price point.

From video reviewers

The unique natural turquoise dial is a standout feature, with each disc carefully selected from a lump of the mineral, giving the watch an individual character. A weakness of the watch is its relatively limited production run, which the reviewer notes will likely sell out quickly. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer suggesting it may be a case of style over substance due to its $1,000 price point, while another reviewer did not mention the price as a concern.

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