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Echo/Neutra Averau 39 3HvsOak & Oscar The Olmsted 38

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Echo/Neutra Averau 39 3H

Owners widely praise the Echo/Neutra Averau 39 3H's good finishing for its price and crisp, contrasting surfaces. One owner notes the dial's complexity can make reading the time at a glance difficult when hands overlap batons. The 39mm watch is described as robust, not slender, with teal/turquoise lume that shows variegation. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Echo/Neutra Averau 39 3H to be a well-finished watch for its price, despite minor legibility challenges.

From video reviewers

The Averau 39 3H is praised for its versatile 39mm case size and 100m water resistance. Reviewers noted the clasp as a drawback, though some felt this was common in its price segment.

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38 is praised for its sharp, stealthy aesthetic with a durable ceramic-coated stainless steel case and a clean, no-date dial. Reviewers highlight its excellent wearability at 38mm and the value proposition at $1,475, which includes two strap options. The watch features a sandwich dial with stencil numerals and orange accents, powered by a modified ETA 2892-A2 movement. Overall, reviewers find Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38 to be a modern and aggressive take on the classic field watch, offering exceptional value.

From video reviewers

The Olmsted 38 features tightly executed tolerances and an ultra-fine level of finishing. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses. Reviewers did not explicitly disagree on any points.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Averau 39 3H39mm
The Olmsted 3838mm
Power Reserve
Averau 39 3H41h
The Olmsted 3842h
Water Resistance
Averau 39 3H100m
The Olmsted 38100m
MSRP
Averau 39 3H$840
The Olmsted 38$1,775

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
11.3mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44.9mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Double-domed
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Green
Indices
Applied
Lume
Superluminova BGW9
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Sellita SW300-1
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
41h
42h
Jewels
26
0
Complications
Moonphase, Date
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$840
$1,775
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