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Echo/Neutra 1956 3HvsWilliam Wood Beacon

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1956 3H
Echo/Neutra1956 3H
MSRP $1,025
Beacon
William WoodBeacon
MSRP $495

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 3H40mm
Beacon41mm
Power Reserve
1956 3H41h
Beacon40h
Water Resistance
1956 3H100m
Beacon50m
MSRP
1956 3H$1,025
Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
11.9mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1 elaboré
Ronda 762
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,025
$495

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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.

William Wood Beacon

The William Wood Beacon is praised for its bold flavors, particularly its prominent oak and rye influence, with tasting notes of candied orange peel, dried apricots, and baking spices, and a long, full finish. Some find its oak-forward profile overwhelming and its MSRP of $300 unreasonable. Overall, owners rate the William Wood Beacon highly for its bold flavors and character, with one owner awarding it a score of 9.4/10.

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