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Echo/Neutra 1956 3HvsNOMOS Glashütte Metro 38 date

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

1956 3H
Echo/Neutra1956 3H
MSRP $1,025
Metro 38 date
NOMOS GlashütteMetro 38 date
MSRP $3,740

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 3H40mm
Metro 38 date38.5mm
Power Reserve
1956 3H41h
Metro 38 date52 hoursh
Water Resistance
1956 3H100m
Metro 38 date50m
MSRP
1956 3H$1,025
Metro 38 date$3,740

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38.5mm
Thickness
11.9mm
7.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45.3mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Ultra-domed
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Black
White
Indices
Applied
Lume
Superluminova Old Radium
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1 elaboré
DUW 4601
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
41h
52 hoursh
Jewels
26
23
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,025
$3,740

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Metro 38 date

The NOMOS Glashütte Metro 38 date is widely praised for its high-quality stainless steel case, beautifully executed dial with a subtle slope and matte/metallic finish, and a well-integrated date window. Owners and reviewers consistently commend its design, finishing, comfort, and accuracy, with one report of +2 seconds per day. However, legibility is a mixed point, as some find the thin silver hands difficult to read against the grey dial in certain light, while others report no issues. The dial's shininess and the crystal's curvature are noted distractions, and the hour and minute hands are perilously close in length. The stock strap was too large for one reviewer's wrist. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Metro 38 date highly for its refined design and excellent finishing at its price point.

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