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Glycine Airpilot ChronovsVario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench

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Airpilot Chrono
GlycineAirpilot Chrono
MSRP $1,895
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
Vario1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
MSRP $428

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airpilot Chrono44mm
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench37mm
Power Reserve
Airpilot Chrono
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench40h
Water Resistance
Airpilot Chrono100m
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench100m
MSRP
Airpilot Chrono$1,895
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench$428

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
44mm
37mm
Thickness
12mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Miyota 82s5
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
4
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,895
$428

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What people say

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Glycine Airpilot Chrono

Owners widely praise the Glycine Airpilot Chrono for its exceptional value, with many stating it is worth twice its price and offers finishing comparable to higher-end brands. Specific highlights include the dial's depth and versatility, the symmetrical design with the date at 6 o'clock, the well-integrated 24-hour complication, and the applied indices. The screw-down crown, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance are also frequently cited as strong points, as is the good lume. Some owners find the red chapter ring numerals too small, and the standard Sellita SW200 movement and average clasp are noted as drawbacks. The 41mm case with a 52mm lug-to-lug distance is considered by some to wear large on smaller wrists, though curved lugs help with wearability. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Airpilot Chrono highly for its stunning design and exceptional value at its price point.

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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