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Echo/Neutra 1956 3HvsKUOE OLD SMITH 90-002

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What people say

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Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002

Owners widely praise the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 for its excellent 35mm size and premium feel for the price, with one owner noting its lume is the best they have experienced. The sand-textured cream dial is described as offering depth and legibility, though one owner rated the dial design 2/5 due to numeral offset referencing classic field watches. The watch utilizes a Seiko NH35 or NH38 automatic movement, with Kuoe adjusting it to a range of -20 to +40 seconds/day, though one example ran within +/- 10 seconds/day. On balance, owners rate the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 highly for its wearability and craftsmanship at its price point.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 3H40mm
OLD SMITH 90-00235mm
Power Reserve
1956 3H41h
OLD SMITH 90-00241h
Water Resistance
1956 3H100m
OLD SMITH 90-002100m
MSRP
1956 3H$1,025
OLD SMITH 90-002$559

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
40mm
35mm
Thickness
11.9mm
12.35mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
42mm
Lug Width
0mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Ultra-domed
Dome
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Ivory
Lume
Superluminova Old Radium
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1 elaboré
NH38
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Jewels
26
0
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,025
$559
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