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Serica Ref. 8315 Travel ChronometervsTornek-Rayville Paradive G3 12-hr Aluminum Non-date

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Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer
SericaRef. 8315 Travel Chronometer
MSRP $2,479
Paradive G3 12-hr Aluminum Non-date
Tornek-RayvilleParadive G3 12-hr Aluminum Non-date
MSRP $949

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer39mm
Paradive G3 12-hr Aluminum Non-date41.25mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer42h
Paradive G3 12-hr Aluminum Non-date41h
Water Resistance
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer200m
Paradive G3 12-hr Aluminum Non-date200m
MSRP
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer$2,479
Paradive G3 12-hr Aluminum Non-date$949

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
39mm
41.25mm
Thickness
12.3mm
15.54mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
49.5mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
GMT - Enamel Black
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Superluminova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SOPROD C125 COSC
SII NE15
Power Reserve
42h
41h
Complications
GMT, COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,479
$949

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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.

Tornek-Rayville Paradive G3 12-hr Aluminum Non-date

Owners rate the Tornek-Rayville Paradive G3 12-hr Aluminum Non-date highly for its purposeful, no-nonsense design and bead-blasted 41.25mm steel case. The Seiko Instruments NE15B automatic movement kept good time, gaining about +4 seconds per day. One owner noted slight rub marks on the underside after some use. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tornek-Rayville Paradive G3 12-hr Aluminum Non-date well for its vintage-inspired design and reliable timekeeping.

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