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Serica Ref. 8315 Travel ChronometervsSpinnaker Bradner GMT

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Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer
SericaRef. 8315 Travel Chronometer
MSRP $2,479
Bradner GMT
SpinnakerBradner GMT
MSRP $299

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer39mm
Bradner GMT42mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer42h
Bradner GMT40h
Water Resistance
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer200m
Bradner GMT180m
MSRP
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer$2,479
Bradner GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
12.3mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
180m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SOPROD C125 COSC
Seiko NH34A
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Complications
GMT, COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,479
$299

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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.

Spinnaker Bradner GMT

The Spinnaker Bradner GMT is praised for its awesome lume and comfortable wearability, with one owner noting the rubber strap is very comfortable and the beads of rice bracelet fits well on smaller wrists. Some find its 15mm thickness and bold colorway may not appeal to everyone, and one owner views it as more of a casual GMT with tool-watch styling than a diver. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Bradner GMT highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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