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Praesidus Arctic FieldvsVario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench

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

Arctic Field
PraesidusArctic Field
MSRP $195
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
Vario1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
MSRP $428

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic Field34mm
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench37mm
Power Reserve
Arctic Field40h
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench40h
Water Resistance
Arctic Field50m
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench100m
MSRP
Arctic Field$195
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench$428

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
34mm
37mm
Thickness
9.4mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Gray

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
TMI VH-31 Meca-Quartz
Miyota 82s5
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$428

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What people say

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Praesidus Arctic Field

The Praesidus Arctic Field is noted for its good readability and a faux patina that suits its style, with a blue anti-reflective coating on the sapphire crystal being a welcome detail. One reviewer highlights its 38mm titanium case with a brushed finish and 11.35mm thickness as well-crafted and elegant. On balance, reviewers find the Praesidus Arctic Field to be a readable and well-finished field watch.

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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