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Serica Ref. 8315 Travel ChronometervsVaer G2 Pacific GMT

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Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer
SericaRef. 8315 Travel Chronometer
MSRP $2,479
G2 Pacific GMT
VaerG2 Pacific GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer39mm
G2 Pacific GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer42h
G2 Pacific GMT40h
Water Resistance
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer200m
G2 Pacific GMT150m
MSRP
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer$2,479
G2 Pacific GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
12.3mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SOPROD C125 COSC
Ronda 515 GMT
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Complications
GMT, COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,479
$399

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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.

Vaer G2 Pacific GMT

Owners widely praise the Vaer G2 Pacific GMT for its value, balancing quality, design, and wearability at its price point. One owner notes the dial can appear cloudy at certain angles. The watch utilizes a Swiss Ronda quartz GMT movement for reliable multi-time zone timekeeping. On balance, owners rate the Vaer G2 Pacific GMT highly for its overall value proposition.

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