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Echo/Neutra 1956 3HvsNivada Grenchen Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph

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1956 3H
Echo/Neutra1956 3H
MSRP $1,025
Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph
Nivada GrenchenChronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph
MSRP $2,085

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 3H40mm
Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
1956 3H41h
Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
1956 3H100m
Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph100m
MSRP
1956 3H$1,025
Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph$2,085

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
11.9mm
15.85mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48.5mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Caseback
Solid screw-down
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Ultra-domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Black
White
Lume
Superluminova Old Radium
x1

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1 elaboré
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Date
GMT, Chronograph, Small seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,025
$2,085

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What people say

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Echo/Neutra 1956 3H

Owners widely praise the Echo/Neutra 1956 3H for its exceptionally well-executed bracelet, with one owner comparing it favorably to Rolex Oyster bracelets and noting the gray dial exceeded build quality expectations. The watch features a dramatic box-domed sapphire crystal and a unique blend of vintage tool-watch and mid-century design elements. However, reviewers flag legibility challenges in low light due to its fixed, lumed bezel and non-lumed dial, and some may find the branding polarizing. Overall, owners rate the Echo/Neutra 1956 3H highly for its unique character and comfortable wearability, particularly appreciating the bracelet's quality.

Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph

Owners widely appreciate the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph for its perfect 38mm size and faithful vintage reproduction, with one owner finding its worn bezel enhances its appeal. Reviewers praise its unique "baked" tropical dial, which mimics patina without the risks of a vintage piece. However, one owner reported a feeling of poor construction and lighter-than-expected weight, while another regretted the automatic caseback causing the watch to sit high on the wrist. The chronograph's 100m water resistance is noted as a slight limitation. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph highly for its excellent vintage aesthetic and unique dial that offers the enjoyment of a tropical watch without the associated risks.

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