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Straton Straton Yacht Racer QuartzvsVario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench

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Straton Yacht Racer Quartz
StratonStraton Yacht Racer Quartz
MSRP $349
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
Vario1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
MSRP $428

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz42mm
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench37mm
Power Reserve
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench40h
Water Resistance
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz100m
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench100m
MSRP
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz$349
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench$428

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
42mm
37mm
Thickness
12mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 6S21
Miyota 82s5
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$428

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What people say

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Straton Yacht Racer Quartz

Owners report the Straton Yacht Racer Quartz is in excellent condition with flawless sapphire crystal and lumed bezel, and some find the 42mm case a bit wide. Reviewers praise the Straton Yacht Racer Quartz as a fun, colorful, and quirky chronograph offering exceptional value under $300 with a retro design and a reliable Miyota quartz movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Straton Yacht Racer Quartz highly for its exceptional value and retro design.

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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