Which is cheaper, the Borealis Watch Co. Lusitano or the Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench?

At MSRP the Borealis Watch Co. Lusitano is the cheaper of the two at $350, against $428 for the Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench — a $78 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Borealis Watch Co. Lusitano or the Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench?

The Borealis Watch Co. Lusitano wears larger at 39mm versus 37mm for the Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Borealis Watch Co. Lusitano or the Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench?

The Borealis Watch Co. Lusitano carries a 60-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench.

What movement does the Borealis Watch Co. Lusitano run compared to the Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Borealis Watch Co. Lusitano uses the Miyota 8315 and the Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench uses the Miyota 82s5.

Side by side

Borealis Watch Co. LusitanovsVario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench

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

Borealis Watch Co.Lusitano

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MSRP $350

Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench

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MSRP $428

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Lusitano39mm

1918 SG60 Merlion Trench37mm

Power Reserve

Lusitano60h

1918 SG60 Merlion Trench40h

Water Resistance

Lusitano100m

1918 SG60 Merlion Trench100m

MSRP

Lusitano$350

1918 SG60 Merlion Trench$428

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Black

—

Lume

Yes

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 8315

Miyota 82s5

Power Reserve

60h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$350

$428

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