Finding alternatives to
Alternatives to the Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
42 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.
Case
37mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Field
MSRP
$428
The short answer
The closest alternative to the Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench is the Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPM ($780) — vintage revival and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Timex x Todd Snyder Marlin Hand-Wound 1969 Color Flicks Reissue at $199 (vs $428 for the 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Vario NAVI RedBar SG (Limited Edition) is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Miyota 82S5) and Vintage revival. Stepping up, the Yema Flygraf Pilot ($990) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.
42 matches
Microbrand picks· 12
Independent makers covering the same brief, usually with something the mainstream brands don't.
Mainstream picks· 12
Established brands covering the same brief at a comparable price: same case size, similar movement family. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.
Cheaper alternatives· 6
If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.
Pricier alternatives· 12
Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint: luxury upgrades and step-ups.
