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Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion TrenchvsGruppo Gamma Field III

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1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
Vario1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
MSRP $428
Field III
Gruppo GammaField III
MSRP $439

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench37mm
Field III40mm
Power Reserve
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench40h
Field III41h
Water Resistance
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench100m
Field III200m
MSRP
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench$428
Field III$439

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
37mm
40mm
Thickness
10mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 82s5
Seiko Instruments NH38A
Power Reserve
40h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$428
$439

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What people say

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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.

Gruppo Gamma Field III

The watch's 200m water resistance is a notable strength. A weakness is the use of the Seiko NH34A GMT movement, which might be considered less desirable than some other options due to its relatively lower grade compared to other movements in this price range.

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