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Tissot Seastar 1000 GMTvsVario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench

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

Seastar 1000 GMT
TissotSeastar 1000 GMT
MSRP $575
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
Vario1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
MSRP $428

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seastar 1000 GMT40mm
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench37mm
Power Reserve
Seastar 1000 GMT40h
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench40h
Water Resistance
Seastar 1000 GMT300m
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench100m
MSRP
Seastar 1000 GMT$575
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench$428

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
11.77mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Indexes
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova ®
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
11 1/2'''
Miyota 82s5
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$428

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What people say

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Tissot Seastar 1000 GMT

Owners widely praise the Tissot Seastar 1000 GMT for its sapphire crystal, 300m water resistance, and GMT complication, with one owner expressing deep satisfaction. A point of contention for some is that Swiss quartz movements may exhibit second-hand misalignment with markers, unlike certain Japanese quartz movements. On balance, owners rate the Tissot Seastar 1000 GMT highly for its robust features and value.

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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