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Echo/Neutra Averau 39 3HvsFormex Reef 42 mm

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Averau 39 3H
Echo/NeutraAverau 39 3H
MSRP $840
Reef 42 mm
FormexReef 42 mm
MSRP $2,414

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Averau 39 3H39mm
Reef 42 mm42mm
Power Reserve
Averau 39 3H41h
Reef 42 mm56h
Water Resistance
Averau 39 3H100m
Reef 42 mm300m
MSRP
Averau 39 3H$840
Reef 42 mm$2,414

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
11.3mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
Lume
Superluminova BGW9
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1 elaboré
Sellita SW300-1
Power Reserve
41h
56h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$840
$2,414

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What people say

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Echo/Neutra Averau 39 3H

Owners widely praise the Echo/Neutra Averau 39 3H's good finishing for its price and crisp, contrasting surfaces. One owner notes the dial's complexity can make reading the time at a glance difficult when hands overlap batons. The 39mm watch is described as robust, not slender, with teal/turquoise lume that shows variegation. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Echo/Neutra Averau 39 3H to be a well-finished watch for its price, despite minor legibility challenges.

Formex Reef 42 mm

The Formex Reef 42 mm is widely praised for its comfortable bracelet featuring a micro-adjust clasp, COSC-certified Sellita movement, and excellent build quality. Owners appreciate the gradient dial's visual appeal and the overall wearability. Some owners note the seconds hand does not perfectly align with markers, and one owner found the lugs' taper hinders third-party strap fit. The bracelet's length and sporty design are noted as limiting versatility by some. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Reef 42 mm highly for its impressive wearability and value at the price point.

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