Echo/Neutra Averau 39 Moon PhasevsBell & Ross BR V1-92 BLUE STEEL

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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 Moon Phase at true scale

Averau 39 Moon Phase

Bell & Ross BR V1-92 BLUE STEEL at true scale

BR V1-92 BLUE STEEL

Diameter

39mm

38.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

n/a

Thickness

12.5mm

n/a

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

38h

n/a

MSRP

$1,085

lowest

$2,592

Movement

Sellita SW280-1

Bell & Ross BR-CAL.302

Case

7 specs
Diameter
39mm
38.5mm
Thickness
12.5mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
n/a
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
n/a
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
n/a
Dial Color
Black
White
Indices
n/a
n/a
Lume
Superluminova BGW9
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW280-1
Bell & Ross BR-CAL.302
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
n/a
Power Reserve
38h
n/a
Jewels
25
n/a
Complications
Moon Phase
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,085
$2,592
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Reviews

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

Echo/Neutra Averau 39 Moon Phase

Owners widely praise the Echo/Neutra Averau 39 Moon Phase for its excellent 39mm size, gorgeous dial, and unique moon phase complication, with many highlighting its clear display and great detail and finishing. The watch is noted for its heavily lumed hands and indicators, providing excellent night visibility, and an amazing bracelet with great overall fit and finish. Some owners find the moon phase complication difficult to set accurately, while others describe it as easy to set. One owner found the watch thicker than expected, though it sits well on the wrist. Overall, owners rate the Echo/Neutra Averau 39 Moon Phase highly for its unique design elements and impressive finishing at the 39mm size.

From video reviewers

The moon phase complication is a notable strength, integrating a high-end feature into a field watch design. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any specific weaknesses.

Bell & Ross BR V1-92 BLUE STEEL

The Bell & Ross BR V1-92 BLUE STEEL is widely praised for its legible matte black dial with aviation-inspired details and clean lines, complemented by a well-proportioned 38.5mm case that offers comfort and balance on the wrist. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight its exceptional legibility due to high contrast, a well-executed date window at 4:30, and a vintage aesthetic enhanced by a domed sapphire crystal. Some enthusiasts note a lack of widespread buzz for the model, attributing it to brand focus on other designs, while others suggest its popularity is stronger in non-Anglosphere markets. A few owners find the snap-on caseback and the dial color appearing too bright in photos to be drawbacks, and some criticize the absence of lume dots on indices. The Bell & Ross BR V1-92 BLUE STEEL is powered by the BR-CAL.302 automatic movement with a 38-hour power reserve and is water resistant to 100m.

From video reviewers

The compact 38.5mm case size provides a comfortable vintage-inspired fit. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.