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Grand Seiko SBGW258vsVario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench

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SBGW258
Grand SeikoSBGW258
MSRP $26,000
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
Vario1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
MSRP $428

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGW25838mm
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench37mm
Power Reserve
SBGW25872h
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench40h
Water Resistance
SBGW25830m
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench100m
MSRP
SBGW258$26,000
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench$428

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
38mm
37mm
Thickness
10.9mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.8mm
45mm
Lug Width
19mm
18mm
Material
Gold
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9S64
Miyota 82s5
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$26,000
$428

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGW258

The Grand Seiko SBGW258 is a yellow gold dress watch featuring a 38mm case and a manual-wind caliber 9S64 movement with a 72-hour power reserve, rated for accuracy to +5/-3 seconds per day. It includes a raised gold logo on the dial and comes with a brown leather strap. On balance, reviewers highlight the Grand Seiko SBGW258 as a classic, precious metal timepiece representing fine watchmaking tradition.

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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