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Fears BrunswickvsVario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench

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Brunswick
FearsBrunswick
MSRP $3,125
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
Vario1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
MSRP $428

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Brunswick38mm
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench37mm
Power Reserve
Brunswick40h
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench40h
Water Resistance
Brunswick10m
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench100m
MSRP
Brunswick$3,125
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench$428

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
38mm
37mm
Thickness
11.25mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
10m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Brown

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 7001
Miyota 82s5
Type
Manual
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,125
$428

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What people say

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Fears Brunswick

Fears Brunswick owners and reviewers widely praise its elegant, vintage-inspired design, beautiful cushion case shape, and textured dials, with specific commendations for hand-polished German dials and hand-applied numerals. Some reviewers would prefer a screw-down crown despite the 100m water resistance, and one owner notes the price point is steep for a microbrand with an off-the-shelf movement. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Fears Brunswick highly for its charming design and dial finishing.

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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