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Sternglas Hamburg ChronovsVario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench

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Hamburg Chrono
SternglasHamburg Chrono
MSRP $377
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
Vario1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
MSRP $428

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hamburg Chrono42mm
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench37mm
Power Reserve
Hamburg Chrono
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench40h
Water Resistance
Hamburg Chrono50m
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench100m
MSRP
Hamburg Chrono$377
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench$428

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
42mm
37mm
Thickness
9.3mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI VK64 Mecha-Quartz
Miyota 82s5
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$377
$428

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What people say

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Sternglas Hamburg Chrono

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Hamburg Chrono for its visually pleasing design, comfortable lightweight wear, and excellent timekeeping, with specific appreciation for details like the orange date window frame and overall value for the price. Some community members find the Regatta design busy and question the VK64 movement's lack of a running second hand, though others defend its unique, colorful aesthetic. One commenter notes the significant margin between manufacturing cost and retail price. On balance, owners rate the Sternglas Hamburg Chrono highly for its design details and value at its price point.

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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