Trofeo 1898 Quartz (Classic Gold - White Enamel Dial)
₱12,5001,588
40 mm30 m WRSapphire
Is this watch your kind of thing?
One vote per visitor — see how the community feels.
Trofeo / TRQ1898GL Case: 31x31mm ion-plated 316L stainless steel (40mm lug-to-lug measurement) Caseback: Brushed 316L stainless steel Case thickness: 6.2mm Dial: Enamel Glass: Flat Sapphire Movement: Japanese Miyota 9T33 quartz movement Strap width: 16/14 mm Strap length: (standard length 75 +115mm), with ion-plated stainless steel buckle Strap material : Genuine calfskin leather with embossed crocodile pattern and quick release feature Water resistance: 3 ATM
—
UnratedSensei Score — Unrated
Not yet scored by the Sensei.
Independent rating. Purchase links may be affiliate.
At a glance
Strengths & trade-offs
Pulled straight from the spec sheet, framed for the buyer. The editorial verdict is the Sensei's take above.
Strengths
- Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
- Versatile 40mm case
Trade-offs
- Limited water resistance (30m)
- Priced above what the spec suggests
Sensei Says
The specs, in plain English
On the wrist
At 40 mm it lands in the modern sweet spot, a short 40 mm lug-to-lug keeps it friendly on smaller wrists.
The value
Fairly priced for what it is.
On the wrist
How will this watch fit me?
Enter your wrist size once — we'll remember it — and the Sensei estimates the fit from the case measurements.
Wrist circumference
Preferred fit
Enter your wrist size to see the fit estimate.
Specifications
- Reference
- IBTRQ1898GL-1
- Released
- 2023
- Case diameter
- 40 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 40 mm
- Case material
- Stainless Steel
- Water resistance
- 30 m
- Crystal
- Sapphire
The maker
Ibarra
Ibarra believes in creating timeless watches that maintain their elegance and significance over the years without being mere replicas of the past. The brand aims to produce watches that reward attention rather than demand it, embodying both Filipino heritage and universal appeal.
Alternatives worth a look
Better movement
Entry-level movement
In the same spirit
Trofeo 1898 Quartz (Classic Gold - White Enamel Dial) vs CLQ2202SSTrofeo 1898 Quartz (Classic Gold - White Enamel Dial) vs Gran Luz Cine Noir (Noir Gold)Trofeo 1898 Quartz (Classic Gold - White Enamel Dial) vs Mariano (Rose Gold) 38MM Automatic Dress WatchTrofeo 1898 Quartz (Classic Gold - White Enamel Dial) vs Mariano (Steel) 38MM Automatic Dress Watch