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Echo/Neutra Averau Ceramic 3HvsLongines LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME

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Averau Ceramic 3H
Echo/NeutraAverau Ceramic 3H
MSRP $1,180
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME
LonginesLONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME
MSRP $5,200

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Averau Ceramic 3H42mm
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME39mm
Power Reserve
Averau Ceramic 3H41h
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME40h
Water Resistance
Averau Ceramic 3H100m
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME100m
MSRP
Averau Ceramic 3H$1,180
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME$5,200

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
10.5mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.5mm
46.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
Matte Black Ceramic + Grade 2 Titanium TiFrame
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
Dial Color
Black
Anthracite
Lume
Superluminova BGW9
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1 elaboré
L844.4
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,180
$5,200

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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.

LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME

Owners widely praise the Longines Spirit Zulu Time for its superb finishing, smooth crown action, and mesmerizing ceramic bezel, with many noting its premium pilot/sporty design and unique dial details. The movement is consistently lauded for its extreme accuracy, running at 0 to +1 second per day, and the watch is considered to offer remarkable value that punches above its price point. However, the bracelet is criticized by multiple sources for its push-pin adjustment and limited micro-adjustment holes, and the 42mm case size with a 49.3mm lug-to-lug is noted as potentially large for smaller wrists, though some users express a preference for the 39mm size. One owner reported their movement failed within the first year and found setting the date a "nightmare," while another owner notes minor criticisms like the date window being slightly off-center. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Spirit Zulu Time highly for its impressive finishing and accuracy at its price point.

From video reviewers

The 39mm case size is a significant strength, addressing previous concerns about thickness. The value proposition within the GMT market is also a shared positive point. No consensus on weaknesses was reached.

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