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Tissot DesirvsVario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench

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Desir
TissotDesir
MSRP $550
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
Vario1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
MSRP $428

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Desir28mm
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench37mm
Power Reserve
Desir40h
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench40h
Water Resistance
Desir50m
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench100m
MSRP
Desir$550
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench$428

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
28mm
37mm
Thickness
7.68mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
28mm
45mm
Lug Width
4.95mm
18mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
Dial Color
White mother-of-pearl
Indices
Diamonds
Applied

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 82s5
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$428

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What people say

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Tissot Desir

The Tissot Desir is praised for its slim profile, mother of pearl dial, and understated design, making it an elegant and versatile dress watch. One owner finds the Tissot Desir a lovely watch. However, the border of the face is a glitter strip, not pavé stones as some might assume. On balance, owners rate the Tissot Desir highly for its elegant and versatile dress watch qualities.

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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