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Geckota GT Racing ChronographvsVario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench

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GT Racing Chronograph
GeckotaGT Racing Chronograph
MSRP $399
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
Vario1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
MSRP $428

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GT Racing Chronograph40mm
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench37mm
Power Reserve
GT Racing Chronograph40h
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench40h
Water Resistance
GT Racing Chronograph50m
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench100m
MSRP
GT Racing Chronograph$399
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench$428

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
12.7mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 82s5
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$428

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What people say

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Geckota GT Racing Chronograph

The Geckota GT Racing strap is praised for its quality leather, crisp stitching, and beautiful patina, offering excellent value at less than half the price of similar vintage straps. Some owners find the 125/80mm length longer than ideal, and the keeper potentially smaller. On balance, owners rate the Geckota GT Racing strap highly for its quality and value, despite minor concerns about its length and keeper size.

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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