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Serica Ref. 8315 Travel ChronometervsZelos GT

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Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer
SericaRef. 8315 Travel Chronometer
MSRP $2,479
GT
ZelosGT
MSRP $499

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer39mm
GT42mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer42h
GT40h
Water Resistance
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer200m
GT100m
MSRP
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer$2,479
GT$499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
12.3mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SOPROD C125 COSC
Miyota 9133
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Complications
GMT, COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,479
$499

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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.

Zelos GT

The Zelos GT is lauded for its value and bold design, with owners highlighting the cool power reserve meter and superb 3-point micro-adjust bracelet. Some owners find the case and lugs could hug the wrist better, and the bracelet is noted as being quite long, requiring significant link removal for a 7.1-inch wrist. The dark green dial, while inspired by Lamborghini, is described as appearing mostly black. Overall, owners rate the Zelos GT highly for its value and the quality of its bracelet at the price point.

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