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Vaer Design Navy SolarvsVario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench

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Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
Vario1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
MSRP $428

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Design Navy Solar36mm
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench37mm
Power Reserve
Design Navy Solar40h
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench40h
Water Resistance
Design Navy Solar100m
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench100m
MSRP
Design Navy Solar$299
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench$428

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
36mm
37mm
Thickness
10.4mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Navy

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 82s5
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$428

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What people say

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Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

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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