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Echo/Neutra 1956 3HvsMr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical

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1956 3H
Echo/Neutra1956 3H
MSRP $1,025
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 3H40mm
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Power Reserve
1956 3H41h
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Water Resistance
1956 3H100m
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP
1956 3H$1,025
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Casual
Thickness
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Ultra-domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Black
40mm
Lume
Superluminova Old Radium
None

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,025
$750

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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.

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical is widely praised for its creative and original design, making it a fun conversation starter and a well-made watch for its price point. Owners appreciate the vibrant colors and quality packaging, with one reviewer noting the 40mm case dimensions and elegant lugs. The Swiss STP1-11 movement is reported to have acceptable accuracy. Some owners, however, find the Milanese bracelet too shiny, while the nylon strap may be small in diameter for some wearers. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical highly for its unique design and good value.

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