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Echo/Neutra 1956 3HvsCincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Blue

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1956 3H
Echo/Neutra1956 3H
MSRP $1,025
The Cincinnatus Blue
Cincinnati Watch CompanyThe Cincinnatus Blue
MSRP $695
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.

Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Blue

Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Blue for its versatile design, pleasant manual winding action, and the value offered by its Sellita SW200-2 automatic movement, especially considering its USA assembly. The textured dial, often described as a "sandpaper dial" that shines in the sun, along with applied numerals and dark blue hands, are frequently highlighted as attractive features. Its 38mm or 39mm diameter and 47mm lug-to-lug dimensions are noted for good wearability on smaller wrists, though one owner found it necessary to remove four links for a proper fit. The lume is described as legible but dim. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Blue highly for its distinctive dial and value at the price point.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 3H40mm
The Cincinnatus Blue38mm
Power Reserve
1956 3H41h
The Cincinnatus Blue45h
Water Resistance
1956 3H100m
The Cincinnatus Blue100m
MSRP
1956 3H$1,025
The Cincinnatus Blue$695

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
11.9mm
10.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.5mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Screw Down Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Ultra-domed
Domed
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Indices
Applied
Lume
Superluminova Old Radium
BGW9

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1 elaboré
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
41h
45h
Jewels
26
18
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,025
$695
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