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Massena LAB Uni-RacervsVario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench

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Uni-Racer
Massena LABUni-Racer
MSRP $3,495
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
Vario1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
MSRP $428

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Uni-Racer39mm
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench37mm
Power Reserve
Uni-Racer58h
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench40h
Water Resistance
Uni-Racer50m
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench100m
MSRP
Uni-Racer$3,495
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench$428

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
39mm
37mm
Thickness
9mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
No
Inner
Dial Color
White

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW510 BH M Elaboré
Miyota 82s5
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
58h
40h
Jewels
23
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,495
$428

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What people say

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Massena LAB Uni-Racer

The Massena LAB Uni-Racer is praised for its refined vintage chronograph aesthetic, featuring a 39mm case with unique horizontal finishing, a GPHG-nominated hand-wound Sellita SW510 M movement, and a sector dial with a "big eye" counter. Owners and reviewers highlight its period-perfect Super-LumiNova and snailing on recessed registers, all supported by a 58-hour power reserve and 50m water resistance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Massena LAB Uni-Racer highly for its authentic vintage design and refined execution 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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