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Echo/Neutra Averau 39 3HvsKUOE OLD SMITH 90-001

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

OLD SMITH 90-001
KUOEOLD SMITH 90-001
MSRP $405

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

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.

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-001

KUOE OLD SMITH is widely praised for its vintage aesthetic and comfortable 35mm wearability, with owners noting its attractive bronze case and dial contrast. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its excellent accuracy. However, the case finishing is considered average for the price, and the lume fades quickly. Some find the small date window difficult to read, and the Seiko NH38 movement is described as noisy. The 18mm lug width and PVD-coated strap hardware are also noted as drawbacks. Overall, owners and reviewers find the KUOE OLD SMITH to be a compelling vintage field watch offering good value, particularly for its aesthetic appeal and accuracy.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Averau 39 3H39mm
OLD SMITH 90-00135mm
Power Reserve
Averau 39 3H41h
OLD SMITH 90-001
Water Resistance
Averau 39 3H100m
OLD SMITH 90-00150m
MSRP
Averau 39 3H$840
OLD SMITH 90-001$405

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
39mm
35mm
Thickness
11.3mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
42mm
Lug Width
0mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Dome
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Gold
Lume
Superluminova BGW9
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko VD78
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
41h
0h
Jewels
26
0
Complications
Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$840
$405
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