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Echo/Neutra 1956 3HvsMarathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

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1956 3H
Echo/Neutra1956 3H
MSRP $1,025
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonGSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $2,100

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 3H40mm
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic41mm
Power Reserve
1956 3H41h
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Water Resistance
1956 3H100m
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
MSRP
1956 3H$1,025
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$2,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
11.9mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,025
$2,100

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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.

Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

The Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic is widely praised for its legibility, comfort, and exceptional tritium illumination, with reviewers highlighting its utilitarian, military-equipment feel and a 41mm case size considered ideal. Owners appreciate its grippy bezel and the 300 meters of water resistance provided by the screw-down crown, deeming it a solid value for a Swiss-made tool watch. Some owners report quality control issues, with one user needing to warranty two watches, and another notes the GSAR wears taller than other models, leading to occasional bumping. The reliable ETA 2824-A2 movement is a consistent feature. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic highly for its bright tritium lume and robust, no-nonsense tool watch design.

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