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Echo/Neutra 1956 3HvsBremont The Meta Kronos

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1956 3H
Echo/Neutra1956 3H
MSRP $1,025
The Meta Kronos
BremontThe Meta Kronos
MSRP $3,145

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 3H40mm
The Meta Kronos40mm
Power Reserve
1956 3H41h
The Meta Kronos40h
Water Resistance
1956 3H100m
The Meta Kronos30m
MSRP
1956 3H$1,025
The Meta Kronos$3,145

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Thickness
11.9mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Ultra-domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Steel
Lume
Superluminova Old Radium
None

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,025
$3,145

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What people say

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Echo/Neutra 1956 3H

Owners widely praise the Echo/Neutra 1956 3H for its exceptionally well-executed bracelet, with one owner comparing it favorably to Rolex Oyster bracelets and noting the gray dial exceeded build quality expectations. The watch features a dramatic box-domed sapphire crystal and a unique blend of vintage tool-watch and mid-century design elements. However, reviewers flag legibility challenges in low light due to its fixed, lumed bezel and non-lumed dial, and some may find the branding polarizing. Overall, owners rate the Echo/Neutra 1956 3H highly for its unique character and comfortable wearability, particularly appreciating the bracelet's quality.

Bremont The Meta Kronos

Bremont The Meta Kronos is praised for its comfortable 40mm size, retro sapphire crystal, and simple dial. Owners note its GMT function and call it a "strap monster." This specific Meta employee edition is a custom S302 Kronos GMT limited to around 54 pieces, featuring a modified automatic movement, GMT functionality, and a custom dial with "move fast" text and Meta-specific colors. It is offered for $3700 plus shipping. On balance, owners value Bremont The Meta Kronos for its wearable size and classic dive watch aesthetic.

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