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Ferro Distinct 2vsVario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Distinct 2
FerroDistinct 2
MSRP $445
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
Vario1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
MSRP $428

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Distinct 244mm
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench37mm
Power Reserve
Distinct 240h
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench40h
Water Resistance
Distinct 250m
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench100m
MSRP
Distinct 2$445
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench$428

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
44mm
37mm
Thickness
11mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 82s5
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$445
$428

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Ferro Distinct 2

The Ferro Distinct 2 is noted for its well-polished finish and a screw-down crown for improved grip. One owner reports the flat sapphire crystal lacks anti-reflective coating and the dial has no lume. The watch is available with quartz Ronda, Miyota automatic, or ETA automatic movements and features a 100m water-resistant stainless steel case. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight the Ferro Distinct 2's improved finishing and practical screw-down crown as key strengths.

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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