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Oblvlo IM MechanicalvsVario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench

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IM Mechanical
OblvloIM Mechanical
MSRP $178
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
Vario1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
MSRP $428

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
IM Mechanical42mm
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench37mm
Power Reserve
IM Mechanical40h
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench40h
Water Resistance
IM Mechanical50m
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench100m
MSRP
IM Mechanical$178
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench$428

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
42mm
37mm
Thickness
12.5mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 82s5
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$178
$428

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What people say

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Oblvlo IM Mechanical

Owners praise the Oblvlo IM Mechanical's cool looks, good lume, and bubble crystal, with one owner finding it wears smaller than expected and is easy to read. However, timekeeping is noted as running fast, approximately +15 to 30 seconds per day. One owner finds the dial design unusual with calendar functions in chronograph-style subdials. On balance, owners appreciate the Oblvlo IM Mechanical's aesthetics and wearability, despite inconsistent timekeeping.

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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