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Seestern S456 GMTvsVario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench

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S456 GMT
SeesternS456 GMT
MSRP $299
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
Vario1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
MSRP $428

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
S456 GMT41mm
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench37mm
Power Reserve
S456 GMT41hh
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench40h
Water Resistance
S456 GMT200m
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench100m
MSRP
S456 GMT$299
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench$428

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
41mm
37mm
Thickness
13mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Sunray style, applied and Diamond cut Indices, C1 lume
Lume
C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34
Miyota 82s5
Beat Rate
3 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
41hh
40h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$428

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What people say

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Seestern S456 GMT

Owners widely praise the Seestern S456 GMT for its exceptional value and finishing that exceeds expectations, with one owner noting its accuracy surpasses that of their Seiko 5. The dial displays a pearl-like rainbow effect. Some owners would prefer a bidirectional bezel over the current unidirectional one. The Seestern S456 GMT features an NH34 movement, a 39.5mm case, sapphire crystal, and an adjustable clasp. On balance, owners rate the Seestern S456 GMT highly for its impressive finishing and value proposition at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch features stunning, detailed finishing that is difficult to top. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

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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