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Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)vsVario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench

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Dirty Dozen (40mm)
VaerDirty Dozen (40mm)
MSRP $199
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
Vario1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
MSRP $428

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Dirty Dozen (40mm)36mm
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench37mm
Power Reserve
Dirty Dozen (40mm)40h
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench40h
Water Resistance
Dirty Dozen (40mm)100m
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench100m
MSRP
Dirty Dozen (40mm)$199
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench$428

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
36mm
37mm
Thickness
9.4mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
40mm

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Miyota 82s5
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$199
$428

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What people say

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Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)

The Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) is praised for its nice case design and thin profile, making it wear flat. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) highly for its comfortable wearability due to its thin case.

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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