Vario 1918 Trench Black Dial with Orange LumevsVario 1918 Merlion Trench


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Measurements
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1918 Trench Black Dial with Orange Lume

1918 Merlion Trench
Diameter
37mm
37mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
45mm
Thickness
10mm
10mm
Water Resistance
100m
100m
Power Reserve
40h
n/a
MSRP
$388
$388
Movement
Miyota 82S5
Miyota 82S5
Movement
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Trench Black Dial with Orange Lume Watch for its authentic vintage aesthetic, which evokes a genuine WW1 feel. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its excellent legibility, with large numerals and cathedral hands facilitating quick time-telling. The watch is considered a strong value proposition, offering a quality build and appealing design at a fair price. One owner notes the brand acknowledges that the orange lume choice results in weaker illumination. The 37mm case size and wire lugs contribute to its wearability. Overall, owners rate the Vario 1918 Trench Black Dial with Orange Lume Watch highly for its vintage charm and legibility at the price.
Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Merlion Trench Watch for its stylish WWI-era homage design and comfortable wearability, with one owner noting its light weight and rounded case contribute to exceptional comfort. The watch is appreciated as a daily-wear automatic, featuring impressive finishing and a high-quality strap. One owner finds the cream dial and brass case stunning, while another notes the watch is equipped with a robust Miyota 8000 series movement, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Merlion Trench Watch highly for its stylish homage design and comfortable daily wear.
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