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Spinnaker Tesei Bronze SwissvsVario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench

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

Tesei Bronze Swiss
SpinnakerTesei Bronze Swiss
MSRP $850
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
Vario1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
MSRP $428

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tesei Bronze Swiss43mm
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench37mm
Power Reserve
Tesei Bronze Swiss40h
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench40h
Water Resistance
Tesei Bronze Swiss300m
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench100m
MSRP
Tesei Bronze Swiss$850
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench$428

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
43mm
37mm
Thickness
16mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Bronze
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Green

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 82s5

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$850
$428

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What people say

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Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss

Owners praise the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss for its incredible macro-level detail and sharp design, noting its bronze case, ceramic bezel, and wave dial. The inclusion of a Sellita SW200 Swiss movement is highlighted. One owner expressed a desire for a smaller 39-40mm variant, stating it would be their ultimate bronze diver if such a size were offered. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss highly for its detailed finishing and bronze diver aesthetic.

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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