A French GMT with a 1950s soul
By Rafael Ortiz, Mexico City ยท
The Serica 8315 looks like it fell out of a 1950s military catalog. A 39 mm case, black dial with radium-colored lume, a 24-hour GMT hand, a steel bracelet. It's 12.3 mm thick and rated to 200 meters. It's a simple, useful travel watch with real character.
The Soprod C125 movement gives 40 hours of reserve, which is short. That's my one complaint. Leave it off for a weekend and you're resetting both time zones on Monday morning.
At 2,300 to 2,510 dollars, it's a fine choice if you love the vintage military look. If you want reserve, look at the Tudor.