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Borealis Watch Co. Bull Shark V2vsVario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Bull Shark V2
Borealis Watch Co.Bull Shark V2
MSRP $495
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
Vario1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
MSRP $428

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bull Shark V238mm
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench37mm
Power Reserve
Bull Shark V240h
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench40h
Water Resistance
Bull Shark V2300m
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench100m
MSRP
Bull Shark V2$495
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench$428

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
38mm
37mm
Thickness
12.60mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.00mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Lume
BGW9
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 82s5

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$495
$428

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What people say

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Borealis Watch Co. Bull Shark V2

The red bezel is a standout feature. The watch wears small, which is a concern for larger wrists.

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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