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Serica Ref. 8315 Travel ChronometervsSpinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

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Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer
SericaRef. 8315 Travel Chronometer
MSRP $2,479
Fleuss 40 Automatic
SpinnakerFleuss 40 Automatic
MSRP $450

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer39mm
Fleuss 40 Automatic40mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer42h
Fleuss 40 Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer200m
Fleuss 40 Automatic150m
MSRP
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer$2,479
Fleuss 40 Automatic$450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
12.3mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
47mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SOPROD C125 COSC
SII NH35A
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Complications
GMT, COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,479
$450

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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 Fleuss 40 Automatic

Owners find the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic a good size for smaller wrists, though one owner notes the lume is too diffuse for easy nighttime reading. The pilot-style crown is an unusual feature for a dive watch. Overall, owners value the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic for its wearability on smaller wrists.

From video reviewers

The coral red dial is a unique aesthetic. The watch is a strong contender for best-in-class under $300.

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