The New Serica 8315 Travel Chronometer Golden Green Brings A Different Shade Of Character
By Google News Technology ·
Serica continues to expand its collection while maintaining its high standards. The Parisian brand pays particular attention to color, and founder Jérôme Burgert is famously meticulous about getting the shades just right. I remember discussing the light blue ceramic bezel of the 5303-3 dive watch with him. He took a similarly deliberate approach to the new Golden Green version of the 8315 Travel Chronometer.
This third colorway combines several shades of green across the dial and bezel, with the latter presenting a particularly challenging task. The result is an interesting new take on Serica’s GMT.
I always enjoy discussing design details with Burgert, whether we’re talking about colors, dimensions, finishing, or stylistic inspiration. We share an appreciation for the thought that goes into these decisions, even when we don’t necessarily agree on the outcome. Color is especially subjective, but getting a particular shade right can make all the difference.
In this case, I think Burgert and his team have found an excellent balance with the Golden Green.
The new Golden Green retains its predecessors’ specifications. Its stainless steel case measures 39mm wide, 12.3mm thick, and 46.5mm from lug to lug. It also offers a 200m depth rating. A combination of brushed and polished surfaces emphasizes the case’s elegant proportions.
The bidirectional bezel features a ceramic insert made from a single block, divided into ivory and golden-green sections. As on the previous versions, it contains two 12-hour scales — one for AM and another for PM.
The green section represents daytime, while the ivory one indicates nighttime. Burgert also incorporated asymmetry into the scales, making the nighttime portion visually longer than the daytime section. We’ve seen this concept on the…
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