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Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto ChronovsVario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench

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American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono
HamiltonAmerican Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono
MSRP $2,045
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
Vario1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
MSRP $428

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono44mm
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench37mm
Power Reserve
American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono60h
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench40h
Water Resistance
American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono50m
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench100m
MSRP
American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono$2,045
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench$428

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
44mm
37mm
Thickness
15.3mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-21
Miyota 82s5
Power Reserve
60h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,045
$428

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What people say

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Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono for its historical brand appeal and spectacular appearance, calling the ETA 7750 movement a "tank" and appreciating the date magnifier's integration. Some find its design a bit busy compared to other models. One owner notes an 80-hour power reserve from the H-10 movement and a 40mm case with turned-down lugs for a thinner appearance. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono highly for its historical brand appeal and robust movement 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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