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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold neomatik 38 UpdatevsVario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench

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1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
Vario1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
MSRP $428

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update38.5mm
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench37mm
Power Reserve
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update50 hoursh
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench40h
Water Resistance
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update30m
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench100m
MSRP
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update$16,100
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench$428

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
38.5mm
37mm
Thickness
7.4mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.3mm
45mm
Lug Width
19mm
18mm
Material
Gold
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
White
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
DUW 6101
Miyota 82s5
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
50 hoursh
40h
Jewels
42
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$16,100
$428

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What people say

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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente for its beautifully simple, minimalist design, thin and light wearability, and value. The 38mm case size is frequently cited as perfect and wearable, with one owner noting its under-the-radar versatility. The German in-house manual-winding Alpha movement is a specific point of appreciation. However, one owner reported significant accuracy issues, with the watch losing up to 60 seconds a day, and another noted the hard-edged case is prone to scratches. Some owners also find the lugs wear larger than the case size. On balance, the consensus is that owners highly value the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente for its minimalist design and wearability 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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