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Seiko Baby AlpinistvsVario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench

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Baby Alpinist
SeikoBaby Alpinist
MSRP $725
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
Vario1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
MSRP $428

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Baby Alpinist38mm
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench37mm
Power Reserve
Baby Alpinist70h
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench40h
Water Resistance
Baby Alpinist200m
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench100m
MSRP
Baby Alpinist$725
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench$428

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
37mm
Thickness
12.9mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
Flat
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R35
Miyota 82s5
Power Reserve
70h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$725
$428

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Seiko Baby Alpinist

Seiko Prospex Land owners widely praise its comfortable, sub-12mm cushion case that wears smaller than its dimensions suggest, and its sharp, attractive appearance featuring outstanding brushing and applied indices. Reviewers note its legible dial, solid movement, and 100m water resistance at a fair price, with some owners appreciating its unique combination of features. However, the stock strap is consistently described as stiff and uncomfortable, and one owner would prefer a numbered bezel over cardinal directions. Accuracy is reported around -10 seconds per day, and the internal rotating bezel's action is considered good for the price but not as refined as higher-end models. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Land highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive finishing at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's bezel action is smooth and precise. The watch's lume is somewhat lacking, with the hour markers not being as bright as they'd like. Reviewers disagree on the ideal case size, with some preferring 38mm and others 41.4mm.

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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