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Echo/Neutra Averau 39 Moon PhasevsVario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

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Averau 39 Moon Phase
Echo/NeutraAverau 39 Moon Phase
MSRP $1,085
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound
VarioEmpire Art Nouveau Handwound
MSRP $888

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Averau 39 Moon Phase39mm
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound38mm
Power Reserve
Averau 39 Moon Phase38h
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound40h
Water Resistance
Averau 39 Moon Phase100m
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound50m
MSRP
Averau 39 Moon Phase$1,085
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound$888

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
12.5mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
38mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Lume
Superluminova BGW9
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW280-1 elaboré
Miyota 6T33
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Complications
Moon Phase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,085
$888

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What people say

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Echo/Neutra Averau 39 Moon Phase

Owners widely praise the Echo/Neutra Averau 39 Moon Phase for its clear dial, excellent lume, and the unique, readable moon phase complication, with many finding the 39mm size perfect for a field watch and appreciating the overall finishing and bracelet quality. Some owners find setting the moon phase requires frequent adjustment and can be difficult to set accurately, while one owner noted the moon phase model is thicker than anticipated but still wears well. On balance, owners rate the Echo/Neutra Averau 39 Moon Phase highly for its distinctive design and strong value.

From video reviewers

The moon phase complication is a notable strength, integrating a high-end feature into a field watch design. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any specific weaknesses.

Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

Owners widely praise the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound for its detailed, multi-layered dial featuring applied numerals and guilloche patterns, its elegant Art Deco-inspired design, and the enjoyable winding feel of the Miyota 6T33 handwound movement, often visible through an exhibition case back. The 38mm case size is considered a positive by many, and the included leather strap is noted for its comfort and quality. Some owners find the differing fonts on the sub-dials and perimeter less appealing, and the absence of a constant seconds sub-dial is flagged as a drawback. On balance, owners rate the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound highly for its distinctive Art Deco styling and detailed dial at its price point.

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