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Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size SkeletonvsVario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench

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Croft Mid-Size Skeleton
SpinnakerCroft Mid-Size Skeleton
MSRP $425
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
Vario1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
MSRP $428

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40mm
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench37mm
Power Reserve
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40h
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench40h
Water Resistance
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton100m
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench100m
MSRP
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton$425
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench$428

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
14mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Dollar Diver

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH38A
Miyota 82s5

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$425
$428

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What people say

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Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is noted for its 40mm steel case, sapphire crystal, and 150m water resistance. One owner reports strong performance from the TMI NH70 movement at -3 seconds per day, with very nice lume. On balance, owners find the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton to be a pretty nice option, particularly for its movement performance and lume.

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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