Serica WMB Edition
Watch: Serica WMB Edition
In my opinion, while the newer COSC certified automatics and all the other fixings seem like a welcome upgrade to their field line, their flagship release like this specimen pictured here carry a certain charm and cool factor. Powered by an ETA hand-winder, it’s a reliable time keeper, and I kind of like the ritual of upping its reserve every couple of days. The mineral crystal might not be as scratch proof but it won’t shatter as easily as sapphire. Lastly, the 100m water resistance is more than enough to swim with and can easily handle your daily hangout next to the cooler in the break room. If you see one of these listed, I suggest you grab it while you can.
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Wow love at first sight what a beautiful watch! Been checking out the website.
Agreed. The newer Cosc certified watches are not to my taste.
Agreed. The newer Cosc certified watches are not to my taste.
I totally respect their decision to upgrade but some things should’ve been left alone. But then again, it’s not like I’m going to get another field watch from them. Just sucks for the rest who might consider getting a simple handwinder—that can be adjusted to COSC if one is so inclined.
Sucks that Serica got rid of the WMB dial. I would have preferred they kept this and didn’t do the new Commando dial.
I totally respect their decision to upgrade but some things should’ve been left alone. But then again, it’s not like I’m going to get another field watch from them. Just sucks for the rest who might consider getting a simple handwinder—that can be adjusted to COSC if one is so inclined.
The main thing I guess I find strange is that that case and clasp are more elegant on the 6190 but the dial and handset have become less so. The green paint on the white looks a little gross to me and the matte white hands are missing a matte black dial for the increased contrast to be meaningful.
My biggest gripes are about the text theySerica put that extra text on the dial, which throws off the dial’s symmetry. I know Unimatic does this but they’ve always done this.
The “chronometer” text is in French and the caseback is in French, but the “Swiss” on the dial is in English but it’s also “SUISSE” on the caseback?
The WR ratings text, as always, is redundant, because 9/10 it’s on the caseback, too. And on the 6190 it is. As well, the feet conversion is pointless and unhelpful to a U.S. consumer, since all WR ratings are references on bar or meters in the watch world.
I agree that I prefer it to be manual-wind. One touch I do miss are the railroad tracks. The new dial is growing on me but still. I am so in love with my 4512 and California dials that I can see myself buying one on the secondary market if I find a good deal, if for no other reason than to see whether or not I like it in the metal.