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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsVario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
Vario1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
MSRP $428

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench37mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench100m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench$428

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
42mm
37mm
Thickness
12.6mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 82s5
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$428

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What people say

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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered

The satin-finished steel case is well-executed and aesthetically pleasing. The watch's lumières de nuit are not particularly bright, which might be a drawback for some users. Reviewers disagree on the watch's originality, with one reviewer finding it pleasing in-person and another describing it as decidedly derivative.

Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench

The Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench is widely seen as a commemorative keepsake, particularly for those celebrating Singapore's 60th anniversary or born in 1965. Reviewers note its vibrant red enamel dial and 37mm steel case with fixed wire lugs, along with 100m water resistance. One owner reported the watch is "patina-ing well" after three years, and the Miyota 82S5 movement is considered a reliable, cost-effective base. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench as a unique souvenir and tribute piece, with its distinctive enamel dial being a key draw.

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