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Echo/Neutra 1956 3HvsLorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH

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1956 3H
Echo/Neutra1956 3H
MSRP $1,025
MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH
LorcaMODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH
MSRP $2,750
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.

Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH

The Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH is praised for its well-made construction and vintage-inspired aesthetic, featuring a 37mm case, a balanced three-register dial, and a quality bracelet and clasp suitable for daily wear. It includes a manual-wind Sellita SW510M movement with a 63-hour power reserve and offers 100 meters of water resistance in a thin package. Reviewers note a unique grooved bi-directional bezel, which is described as an atypical but potentially divisive choice for a chronograph. On balance, reviewers find the Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH to be a well-made watch that successfully blends vintage charm with contemporary design.

From video reviewers

The Lorca Model No.2 Chronograph features a notable guilloché bezel that adds vintage flair to its design. The watch is powered by a Swiss Sellita SW510M manual movement, offering 63 hours of power reserve. A potential drawback is the relatively small 37mm size.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 3H40mm
MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH37mm
Power Reserve
1956 3H41h
MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH40h
Water Resistance
1956 3H100m
MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH510m
MSRP
1956 3H$1,025
MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH$2,750

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
11.9mm
11.6mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel 316L
Water Resistance
100m
510m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
Ultra-domed
Flat
Lume
Superluminova Old Radium
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1 elaboré
SW510
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Date
GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,025
$2,750
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