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Echo/Neutra Averau Ceramic 3HvsHELM Vanuatu

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Averau Ceramic 3H
Echo/NeutraAverau Ceramic 3H
MSRP $1,180
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Averau Ceramic 3H42mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
Averau Ceramic 3H41h
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
Averau Ceramic 3H100m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
Averau Ceramic 3H$1,180
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Thickness
10.5mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.5mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Matte Black Ceramic + Grade 2 Titanium TiFrame
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
Superluminova BGW9
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1 elaboré
Seiko Instruments NH35
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
26
24
Complications
Moonphase, Date
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,180
$285

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What people say

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Echo/Neutra Averau Ceramic 3H

The Echo/Neutra Averau Ceramic 3H is widely praised for its full lume dial and accessible ceramic and titanium construction. Owners appreciate the quality feel of the bracelet and the reliable Sellita SW200-1 movement, with one noting excellent underwater water resistance. Despite some owners finding the 51.5mm lug-to-lug measurement too large for smaller wrists, another found the 13mm thickness did not feel bulky. There is a split opinion on the double index at 12 o'clock, and one owner reports a loud rotor. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Echo/Neutra Averau Ceramic 3H highly for its striking full lume dial and innovative material construction at its price point.

HELM Vanuatu

Owners widely praise the HELM Vanuatu for its exceptional comfort, with the titanium bracelet frequently cited as "uber-comfortable" and the watch itself being less overbearing on the wrist than comparable dive watches. Reviewers note its great bezel action and overall quality, with one owner finding the purchase satisfactory despite a nearly two-year wait. On balance, owners rate the HELM Vanuatu highly for its wearability and solid build at the price.

From video reviewers

The case finishing is consistently praised. The bracelet is noted as having significant rattle.

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