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Echo/Neutra 1956 3HvsanOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy)

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1956 3H
Echo/Neutra1956 3H
MSRP $1,025
Model 1 (Group Buy)
anOrdainModel 1 (Group Buy)
MSRP $1,905

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 3H40mm
Model 1 (Group Buy)38mm
Power Reserve
1956 3H41h
Model 1 (Group Buy)42h
Water Resistance
1956 3H100m
Model 1 (Group Buy)50m
MSRP
1956 3H$1,025
Model 1 (Group Buy)$1,905

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
11.9mm
11mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Ultra-domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Hodinkee Sunburst
Lume
Superluminova Old Radium
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1 elaboré
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
41h
42h
Jewels
26
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,025
$1,905

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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.

anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy)

Owners widely praise the anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy) for its exceptional vitreous enamel dial, custom typography, and elegant, handmade aesthetic. The dial's deep colors and light-reflecting properties are frequently highlighted as a standout feature, with crisp printing and legible layouts. One owner notes the case finishing is basic but well-executed with a high-polish finish and defined lugs. The watch is considered worth the wait and looks better in person, becoming a daily wearer for some. However, long wait times from deposit to delivery, sometimes nearly two years, are a significant drawback. The Sellita SW200-1 movement is standard with a 38-hour power reserve, and one reviewer wished the 12.3mm case was slimmer. Another owner found the case plain and the buckle thin, while also noting white hands could crowd dial numbers on a GMT variant. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting good timekeeping and another noting the watch is keeping good time.

From video reviewers

The enamel dial is a standout feature. Legibility issues were addressed by reluming the hands.

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