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Echo/Neutra 1956 3HvsLorca MODEL No.1 GMT

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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.

Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT for its 36mm size and 11.2mm thinness, vintage-inspired design, and crisp finishing. The champagne sunburst dial and integrated bracelet are frequently highlighted as attractive elements. Some owners note the bezel font as a detractor, and a reviewer points out the lume is insignificant. The watch uses a caller GMT movement, and one owner finds the small crown impractical to manipulate. Accuracy is reported as within +/- 4 seconds per day, and it features 20 ATM water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT for its refined design and compact dimensions, though some question its value proposition for an emerging brand.

From video reviewers

The watch's Swiss-made quality and accuracy of +/- 4 seconds per day are highlighted. Concerns regarding sizing and price are noted.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 3H40mm
MODEL No.1 GMT36mm
Power Reserve
1956 3H41h
MODEL No.1 GMT40h
Water Resistance
1956 3H100m
MODEL No.1 GMT200m
MSRP
1956 3H$1,025
MODEL No.1 GMT$1,875

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
11.9mm
11.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44mm
Lug Width
0mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel 316L
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Ultra-domed
Flat
Indices
Applied
Lume
Superluminova Old Radium
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Soprod C125
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
26
25
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Date
GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,025
$1,875
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