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Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)vsVario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench

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Essentials Quartz (Ladies)
SeikoEssentials Quartz (Ladies)
MSRP $350
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
Vario1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
MSRP $428

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)30mm
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench37mm
Power Reserve
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)40h
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench40h
Water Resistance
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)50m
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench100m
MSRP
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)$350
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench$428

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
30mm
37mm
Thickness
7mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
39.5mm
45mm
Lug Width
8mm
18mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
6N01
Miyota 82s5
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$350
$428

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What people say

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Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

The watch offers 100M water resistance at its price point.

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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