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Echo/Neutra Averau 39 3HvsVaer R1 Racing Chronograph

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Averau 39 3H
Echo/NeutraAverau 39 3H
MSRP $840
R1 Racing Chronograph
VaerR1 Racing Chronograph
MSRP $499

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Averau 39 3H39mm
R1 Racing Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Averau 39 3H41h
R1 Racing Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Averau 39 3H100m
R1 Racing Chronograph100m
MSRP
Averau 39 3H$840
R1 Racing Chronograph$499

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
11.3mm
12.6mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
Dial Color
Black
Cream
Lume
Superluminova BGW9
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1 elaboré
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$840
$499

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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.

Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph

The Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph is widely praised for its beautiful cream dial, which some describe as champagne-like, and its luxurious case finishing for the price. Owners appreciate its well-proportioned design, pleasing dial with well-chosen font weights, and retro feel, with one noting it remains a favorite in their rotation and has easy band swapping. The watch features a 38mm cushion case, a Seiko VK63 meca-quartz movement, 100m water resistance, and American assembly. One owner noted the 42mm size wears small for a larger wrist, and the "ghost" crown position is mentioned. It includes two signed-buckle straps and a domed sapphire crystal. Overall, owners rate the Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph highly for its vintage-inspired aesthetic and value.

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