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Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion TrenchvsZelos GT

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1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
Vario1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
MSRP $428
GT
ZelosGT
MSRP $499

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench37mm
GT42mm
Power Reserve
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench40h
GT40h
Water Resistance
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench100m
GT100m
MSRP
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench$428
GT$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Chronograph
Diameter
37mm
42mm
Thickness
10mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
42mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
SS - Azzurro

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 82s5
Miyota 9133

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$428
$499

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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.

Zelos GT

The Zelos GT is lauded for its value and bold design, with owners highlighting the cool power reserve meter and superb 3-point micro-adjust bracelet. Some owners find the case and lugs could hug the wrist better, and the bracelet is noted as being quite long, requiring significant link removal for a 7.1-inch wrist. The dark green dial, while inspired by Lamborghini, is described as appearing mostly black. Overall, owners rate the Zelos GT highly for its value and the quality of its bracelet at the price point.

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