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Echo/Neutra 1956 3HvsGlycine Airman Purist

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1956 3H
Echo/Neutra1956 3H
MSRP $1,025
Airman Purist
GlycineAirman Purist
MSRP $2,750

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 3H40mm
Airman Purist44mm
Power Reserve
1956 3H41h
Airman Purist48h
Water Resistance
1956 3H100m
Airman Purist100m
MSRP
1956 3H$1,025
Airman Purist$2,750

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
40mm
44mm
Thickness
11.9mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Ultra-domed
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Indices
Applied
Lume
Superluminova Old Radium
Luminous

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1 elaboré
SW330-2
Power Reserve
41h
48h
Jewels
26
21
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Date
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,025
$2,750

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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.

Glycine Airman Purist

Owners widely praise the Glycine Airman Purist for its attractive appearance and comfortable wearability, with the 24-hour dial proving easy to adapt to for many. Some models feature high-contrast hands and lumed dials that offer excellent visibility, though certain stealth designs are criticized for poor legibility. The case back on contemporary models is noted as being easier to open for regulation. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Airman Purist highly for its appealing design and user-friendly 24-hour dial.

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