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Phoibos Apollo TitaniumvsVario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench

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Apollo Titanium
PhoibosApollo Titanium
MSRP $575
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
Vario1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
MSRP $428

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Apollo Titanium41mm
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench37mm
Power Reserve
Apollo Titanium40h
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench40h
Water Resistance
Apollo Titanium300m
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench100m
MSRP
Apollo Titanium$575
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench$428

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
41mm
37mm
Thickness
12.5mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Miyota 82s5

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$428

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What people say

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Phoibos Apollo Titanium

The Phoibos Apollo Titanium Dark Matter Blue is described as beautiful and unique, with one owner noting it as their first Chinese watch. One owner reports small marks on the case, bracelet, bezel, and case back, but otherwise finds the watch in very good condition. On balance, owners find the Phoibos Apollo Titanium to be a visually appealing and unique timepiece.

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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