Which is cheaper, the Decima Gatekeeper or the Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench?

At MSRP the Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench is the cheaper of the two at $428, against $599 for the Decima Gatekeeper — a $171 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Decima Gatekeeper or the Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench?

The Decima Gatekeeper wears larger at 38mm versus 37mm for the Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Decima Gatekeeper or the Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench?

The Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Decima Gatekeeper.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Decima Gatekeeper or the Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench?

The Decima Gatekeeper carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench.

What movement does the Decima Gatekeeper run compared to the Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Decima Gatekeeper uses the Miyota 9039 and the Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench uses the Miyota 82s5.

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Decima GatekeepervsVario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench

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Decima Gatekeeper

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MSRP $599

Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench

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MSRP $428

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11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Gatekeeper38mm

1918 SG60 Merlion Trench37mm

Power Reserve

Gatekeeper42h

1918 SG60 Merlion Trench40h

Water Resistance

Gatekeeper50m

1918 SG60 Merlion Trench100m

MSRP

Gatekeeper$599

1918 SG60 Merlion Trench$428

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

White

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Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

Miyota 82s5

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$599

$428

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