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Straton Straton Curve Chrono MKIIvsVario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench

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Straton Curve Chrono MKII
StratonStraton Curve Chrono MKII
MSRP $1,099
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
Vario1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
MSRP $428

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Straton Curve Chrono MKII42mm
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench37mm
Power Reserve
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench40h
Water Resistance
Straton Curve Chrono MKII100m
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench100m
MSRP
Straton Curve Chrono MKII$1,099
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench$428

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
42mm
37mm
Thickness
13.9mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.4mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Stamped Design with Wheel
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
NE86
Miyota 82s5
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,099
$428

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What people say

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Straton Curve Chrono MKII

The watch offers a retro motorsport aesthetic with a quality finish and well-chosen movements at an affordable price. Reviewers did not agree on any specific weaknesses.

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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