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Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion TrenchvsLongines ELEGANT COLLECTION

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1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
Vario1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
MSRP $428
ELEGANT COLLECTION
LonginesELEGANT COLLECTION
MSRP $2,500

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench37mm
ELEGANT COLLECTION29mm
Power Reserve
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench40h
ELEGANT COLLECTION45h
Water Resistance
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench100m
ELEGANT COLLECTION30m
MSRP
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench$428
ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,500

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
37mm
29mm
Thickness
10mm
8.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
33.4mm
Lug Width
18mm
14mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Silver
Indices
Applied
Diamond indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Miyota 82s5
L592.5
Power Reserve
40h
45h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$428
$2,500

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What people say

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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.

Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

The Longines Elegant Collection is praised for its modern, retro aesthetic and simplicity, with owners describing it as "very elegant" and "very classy." On balance, the Longines Elegant Collection is well-regarded by owners for its sophisticated and timeless design.

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