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Echo/Neutra 1956 3HvsFormex Field Automatic

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1956 3H
Echo/Neutra1956 3H
MSRP $1,025
Field Automatic
FormexField Automatic
MSRP $881
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.

Formex Field Automatic

Owners widely praise the Formex Field Automatic for its lightweight, scratch-resistant Grade 2 titanium case with a hardening treatment and its comfortable wearability, especially with quick-release straps and a carbon clasp. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the dial's legibility and depth, with one noting the Petrol Blue's great color and subtle texture. The Sellita SW200-1 movement is considered a practical choice, with one owner reporting accuracy of +1 second per day. The watch offers 150m water resistance and is seen as good value under $1000. Some owners desire a matching titanium bracelet and find the numeral typography less appealing. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Field Automatic highly for its robust, comfortable titanium construction and functional dial design at its price point.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 3H40mm
Field Automatic40mm
Power Reserve
1956 3H41h
Field Automatic41h
Water Resistance
1956 3H100m
Field Automatic150m
MSRP
1956 3H$1,025
Field Automatic$881

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Thickness
11.9mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.6mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
150m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Ultra-domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Ash Grey
Lume
Superluminova Old Radium
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1 elaboré
Sellita SW200-1
Jewels
26
25
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,025
$881
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