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Sugess Seestern S430 Titanium DivervsVario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench

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Seestern S430 Titanium Diver
SugessSeestern S430 Titanium Diver
MSRP $299
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
Vario1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
MSRP $428

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seestern S430 Titanium Diver40mm
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench37mm
Power Reserve
Seestern S430 Titanium Diver40h
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench40h
Water Resistance
Seestern S430 Titanium Diver200m
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench100m
MSRP
Seestern S430 Titanium Diver$299
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench$428

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
12.5mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Lume
Tritium
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Miyota 82s5
Beat Rate
3 vph
28,800 vph
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$428

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What people say

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Sugess Seestern S430 Titanium Diver

Owners widely praise the Sugess Seestern S430 Titanium Diver for its genuine titanium construction, making it extremely light and comfortable at 92 grams on a 6.7-inch wrist. The ceramic bezel is described as fantastic and mesmerizing to use, and the brushed finishing is noted as nice. The watch features an NH38 movement, which is appreciated for its lack of ghost date functionality. However, some owners find the price comparable to competitors and have noted issues with the clasp's fit, with some finding the existing holes insufficient and the rotating arm needing to bend. The crown unscrewing is not smooth, and the bezel action is described as gritty with uneven resistance. One owner reported a crown tube failure on a V1 model. Overall, owners rate the Sugess Seestern S430 Titanium Diver highly for its lightweight titanium build and excellent ceramic bezel, despite some concerns regarding the clasp design.

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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