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Serica Ref. 8315 Travel ChronometervsMarloe Watch Company Solent Timer

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Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer
SericaRef. 8315 Travel Chronometer
MSRP $2,479
Solent Timer
Marloe Watch CompanySolent Timer
MSRP $507

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer39mm
Solent Timer42mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer42h
Solent Timer40h
Water Resistance
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer200m
Solent Timer100m
MSRP
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer$2,479
Solent Timer$507

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Sport
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
12.3mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SOPROD C125 COSC
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
GMT, COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,479
$507

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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.

Marloe Watch Company Solent Timer

Owners widely praise the Marloe Watch Company Solent Timer for its beautiful design and perceived quality, with excellent packaging noted as a positive. One owner reports the included strap may be too large for wrists under 7 inches. Accuracy varies, with one owner noting their GMT runs a tad fast. Overall, owners rate the Marloe Watch Company Solent Timer highly for its aesthetic appeal and quality feel.

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