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Tudor Black Bay GMTvsVario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench

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Black Bay GMT
TudorBlack Bay GMT
MSRP $5,275
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
Vario1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
MSRP $428

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Black Bay GMT41mm
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench37mm
Power Reserve
Black Bay GMT70h
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench40h
Water Resistance
Black Bay GMT200m
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench100m
MSRP
Black Bay GMT$5,275
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench$428

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
41mm
37mm
Thickness
14.6mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Finish
Polished + Satin
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
MT5652
Miyota 82s5
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
70h
40h
Jewels
0
25
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,275
$428

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What people say

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Tudor Black Bay GMT

The Tudor Black Bay GMT is widely praised for its in-house movement offering local jumping GMT functionality, its impressive case finishing, and its vintage-inspired, drop-dead good looks. Reviewers highlight its strong value and consider it a quintessential sport watch for travelers. Some enthusiasts find its 15mm thickness divisive, though beveled edges visually reduce its perceived size. Overall, reviewers rate the Tudor Black Bay GMT highly for its excellent design and travel functionality 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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