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Spinnaker Bradner GMTvsVario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Bradner GMT
SpinnakerBradner GMT
MSRP $299
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
Vario1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
MSRP $428

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bradner GMT42mm
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench37mm
Power Reserve
Bradner GMT40h
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench40h
Water Resistance
Bradner GMT180m
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench100m
MSRP
Bradner GMT$299
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench$428

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
42mm
37mm
Thickness
15mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
180m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Brown

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34A
Miyota 82s5

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$428

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What people say

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Spinnaker Bradner GMT

The Spinnaker Bradner GMT is praised for its awesome lume and comfortable wearability, with one owner noting the rubber strap is very comfortable and the beads of rice bracelet fits well on smaller wrists. Some find its 15mm thickness and bold colorway may not appeal to everyone, and one owner views it as more of a casual GMT with tool-watch styling than a diver. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Bradner GMT highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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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