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Tissot Chrono XL VintagevsVario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench

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Chrono XL Vintage
TissotChrono XL Vintage
MSRP $450
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
Vario1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
MSRP $428

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono XL Vintage45mm
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench37mm
Power Reserve
Chrono XL Vintage40h
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench40h
Water Resistance
Chrono XL Vintage100m
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench100m
MSRP
Chrono XL Vintage$450
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench$428

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
45mm
37mm
Thickness
11.02mm
10mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Indices
Arabic
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova ®
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
13 1/4'''
Miyota 82s5
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$428

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What people say

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Tissot Chrono XL Vintage

The Tissot Chrono XL Vintage is widely appreciated for its retro pilot aesthetic, featuring altimeter-style numerals and a black, white, and bronze dial within a black steel case. Owners consistently praise its excellent lume for the price point. While the 45mm size is noted as substantial, some find it fits surprisingly well even under shirt cuffs, though it is generally considered more of a casual, t-shirt watch. On balance, owners value the Tissot Chrono XL Vintage for its distinctive vintage pilot design and strong lume 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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