Echo/Neutra Averau 39 3HvsSeiko Seiko 5 Sports Field series

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Echo/Neutra Averau 39 3H at true scale

Averau 39 3H

Seiko Seiko 5 Sports Field series at true scale

Seiko 5 Sports Field series

Diameter

39mm

39.4mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

lowest

48.1mm

Thickness

11.3mm

lowest

13.2mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

41h

41h

MSRP

$840

$315

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Seiko 4R36

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Sport
Diameter
39mm
39.4mm
Thickness
11.3mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48.1mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
n/a

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Domed
Curved
Lume
Superluminova BGW9
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko 4R36
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Jewels
26
24
Complications
Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$840
$315
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Reviews

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 for its good finishing and crisp edges at its price point, with one owner noting the teal lume's variegation. The 39mm case is considered robust rather than slender, and the winding action is buttery smooth. However, the dial's complexity can make at-a-glance time-telling difficult when hands overlap batons, and the clasp on the H-link bracelet is considered adequate but a letdown compared to the rest of the watch. Overall, owners rate the Echo/Neutra Averau 39 3H highly for its excellent finishing and smooth winding feel at the price, despite minor legibility and clasp concerns.

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.

Seiko 5 Sports Field series

The Seiko 5 Sports Field series is praised for its excellent legibility, featuring fully lumed Arabic numerals and a lumed pearl on the compass bezel. Reviewers note the reliable 4R36 movement and 10 bar water resistance, with some considering the watches good value under 500 euros. The GMT variants, specifically the SSK023 and SSK025, offer an accessible explorer watch with a GMT complication and a fixed 24-hour bezel. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko 5 Sports Field series highly for its legibility and value proposition.