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Pinion NeutronvsVario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench

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

Neutron
PinionNeutron
MSRP $1,600
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
Vario1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
MSRP $428

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Neutron38mm
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench37mm
Power Reserve
Neutron40h
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench40h
Water Resistance
Neutron100m
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench100m
MSRP
Neutron$1,600
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench$428

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Field
Diameter
38mm
37mm
Thickness
11mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 82s5
Power Reserve
40h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,600
$428

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What people say

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Pinion Neutron

The Pinion Neutron is widely praised for its refined 38mm design, detailed guilloché dial, and high build quality. Owners highlight the very well-finished case and amazing dial, with one noting the movement is regulated to within ±5 seconds per day. The watch is considered a strong contender at its price point, though one owner found the OEM straps to be poor and replaced them with an aftermarket option. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Pinion Neutron highly for its exceptional dial finishing and refined case design at its price.

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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