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Phoibos Eagle RayvsVario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench

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Eagle Ray
PhoibosEagle Ray
MSRP $360
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
Vario1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
MSRP $428

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Eagle Ray41mm
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench37mm
Power Reserve
Eagle Ray40h
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench40h
Water Resistance
Eagle Ray200m
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench100m
MSRP
Eagle Ray$360
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench$428

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
41mm
37mm
Thickness
13mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35
Miyota 82s5

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$360
$428

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What people say

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Phoibos Eagle Ray

The Phoibos Eagle Ray is praised for its solid build quality and affordable GMT functionality. Owners appreciate its sawtooth bezel and crown, finding it a great value for its price and features. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Eagle Ray highly for its functional GMT complication and robust construction at an accessible 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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