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Echo/Neutra 1956 3HvsGlycine Airman No. 1 GMT

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1956 3H
Echo/Neutra1956 3H
MSRP $1,025
Airman No. 1 GMT
GlycineAirman No. 1 GMT
MSRP $2,800

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 3H40mm
Airman No. 1 GMT36mm
Power Reserve
1956 3H41h
Airman No. 1 GMT48h
Water Resistance
1956 3H100m
Airman No. 1 GMT30m
MSRP
1956 3H$1,025
Airman No. 1 GMT$2,800

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
11.9mm
11.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1 elaboré
SW330-2
Power Reserve
41h
48h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Date
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,025
$2,800

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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 No. 1 GMT

Owners widely praise the Glycine Airman No. 1 GMT for its historical significance and attractive dial. However, some find the 36mm case size to be a bit small, and the GMT hand can be difficult to distinguish from the minute hand. The watch has a very limited 3ATM water resistance. Later versions feature sapphire crystals, differing from earlier plexi models. Overall, owners value the Glycine Airman No. 1 GMT for its historical appeal and dial design, despite minor legibility and sizing concerns.

From video reviewers

The case finishing and dial colors are praised. The value proposition is tied to a sale price, with questions about long-term competitiveness.

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