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Echo/Neutra Averau Ceramic 3HvsFormex Reef 39.5 mm

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Averau Ceramic 3H
Echo/NeutraAverau Ceramic 3H
MSRP $1,180
Reef 39.5 mm
FormexReef 39.5 mm
MSRP $2,230

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Averau Ceramic 3H42mm
Reef 39.5 mm39.5mm
Power Reserve
Averau Ceramic 3H41h
Reef 39.5 mm56h
Water Resistance
Averau Ceramic 3H100m
Reef 39.5 mm300m
MSRP
Averau Ceramic 3H$1,180
Reef 39.5 mm$2,230

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
39.5mm
Thickness
10.5mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.5mm
45.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Matte Black Ceramic + Grade 2 Titanium TiFrame
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
Dial Color
Black
Bahama Blue
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
$1,180
$2,230

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What people say

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Echo/Neutra Averau Ceramic 3H

The Echo/Neutra Averau Ceramic 3H is widely praised for its full lume dial and accessible ceramic and titanium construction. Owners appreciate the quality feel of the bracelet and the reliable Sellita SW200-1 movement, with one noting excellent underwater water resistance. Despite some owners finding the 51.5mm lug-to-lug measurement too large for smaller wrists, another found the 13mm thickness did not feel bulky. There is a split opinion on the double index at 12 o'clock, and one owner reports a loud rotor. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Echo/Neutra Averau Ceramic 3H highly for its striking full lume dial and innovative material construction at its price point.

Formex Reef 39.5 mm

The Formex Reef 39.5 mm is widely praised for its refined finishing, comfortable and well-proportioned case design, and impressive specifications for its price point, including COSC-certified Sellita SW300-1 movement and 300m water resistance. Owners and reviewers highlight the tool-less micro-adjust clasp and quick-release spring bars as practical features. Some reviewers note that the 22mm lug width feels slightly disproportionate to the smaller case, and the bracelet could benefit from more taper, though this is a point of contention for some owners who value the overall package. A prototype crown protrusion issue is noted as being addressed for production. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Reef 39.5 mm highly for its excellent value and well-executed design.

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