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Echo/Neutra 1956 3HvsGlycine Airman Vintage The Chief Purist

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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.

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.

Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief Purist

The Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief Purist is widely praised for its classic pilot watch design and excellent wearability, with owners highlighting its authentic 24-hour dial as a core element of its identity. Reviewers and owners consistently note its accurate timekeeping, with one report stating it keeps very accurate time and another confirming excellent timekeeping. The sun-ray green dial is specifically mentioned as looking great in different lighting conditions, and the lume is described as great for a vintage-style piece. Owners find the purist model's 24-hour dial more logical than GMT versions, and the 40mm size is noted for offering larger, readable dials. One owner calls it the best pilot watch ever made.

From video reviewers

The 24-hour dial legibility is a key strength. Reviewers disagree on the desirability of the current Purist design compared to Glycine's past Airman 18 series.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 3H40mm
Airman Vintage The Chief Purist40mm
Power Reserve
1956 3H41h
Airman Vintage The Chief Purist48h
Water Resistance
1956 3H100m
Airman Vintage The Chief Purist30m
MSRP
1956 3H$1,025
Airman Vintage The Chief Purist$2,900

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Thickness
11.9mm
12.25mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
0mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Ultra-domed
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Black
White
Indices
Lume
Superluminova Old Radium
Luminous

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Sellita SW330-2
Power Reserve
41h
48h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Date
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,025
$2,900
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