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Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion TrenchvsZelos Starfighter Chronograph

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1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
Vario1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
MSRP $428
Starfighter Chronograph
ZelosStarfighter Chronograph
MSRP $1,799

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench37mm
Starfighter Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench40h
Starfighter Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench100m
Starfighter Chronograph50m
MSRP
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench$428
Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Chronograph
Diameter
37mm
41mm
Thickness
10mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
41mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Spitfire LE

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 82s5
ETA 2894 Élaboré

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$428
$1,799

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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.

Zelos Starfighter Chronograph

Owners find the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph appealing, with one noting the beauty of the Aventurine dial and another praising the blue dial and lumed subdials. One owner is selling the watch to acquire other chronographs. Overall, owners appreciate the aesthetic appeal of the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph, particularly its dial options and lumed subdials.

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