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Echo/Neutra 1956 3HvsFarer PILOT SERIES II

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What people say

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Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

From video reviewers

The case finishing and vintage aesthetic are consistently praised. The 100m water resistance and Sellita SW200-1 movement are also noted strengths. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

Farer PILOT SERIES II

Owners widely praise the Farer PILOT SERIES II for its purposeful design, remarkable legibility, and trademark use of color, with many finding its 39mm case and 45mm lug-to-lug dimensions to be perfect proportions. Some owners, however, find the watch pricey and note its use of grade 2 titanium. Opinions are split on the minute numerals on the black dial, with some finding them less appealing. One owner noted a misaligned Roman I index on a specific model. On balance, owners rate the Farer PILOT SERIES II highly for its unique dial designs and excellent wearability.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 3H40mm
PILOT SERIES II40mm
Power Reserve
1956 3H41h
PILOT SERIES II56h
Water Resistance
1956 3H100m
PILOT SERIES II100m
MSRP
1956 3H$1,025
PILOT SERIES II$1,350

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Thickness
11.9mm
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
43mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Grade 2 Titanium
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Sellita SW300-1
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
41h
56h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,025
$1,350
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