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Echo/Neutra Averau Ceramic 3HvsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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Averau Ceramic 3H
Echo/NeutraAverau Ceramic 3H
MSRP $1,180
D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Averau Ceramic 3H42mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Averau Ceramic 3H41h
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
Averau Ceramic 3H100m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
Averau Ceramic 3H$1,180
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
10.5mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.5mm
46mm
Material
Matte Black Ceramic + Grade 2 Titanium TiFrame
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
Lume
Superluminova BGW9
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1 elaboré
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,180
$679

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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.

Vaer D5 Meridian Auto

Owners widely praise the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto for its classic aesthetic, comfortable 39mm size, and well-executed 120-click bezel with minimal back play. Reviewers highlight the anodized aluminum bezel insert, lyre lugs, sword hands, and gold accents on the blue sunburst dial as contributing to its old-school charm, making it a great companion for desk diving with comfortable strap options and quick-release spring bars. One owner specifically noted satisfaction with the 42mm variant's premium steel bracelet featuring a tool-less micro-adjust clasp. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto highly for its classic design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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