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Echo/Neutra Cristallo Professional Diver 500mvsSinn U1 S L

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Echo/Neutra Cristallo Professional Diver 500m

The Echo/Neutra Cristallo Professional Diver 500m is praised for its well-executed 42mm case with polished chamfers and a comfortable H-link bracelet, featuring a functional clasp. Reviewers note its smooth 120-click bezel and a Sellita SW279 movement with power reserve and small seconds complications. One owner flags the inner folding part of the clasp as slightly long. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Echo/Neutra Cristallo Professional Diver 500m highly for its functional Sellita SW279 movement and well-finished case at its $800 price point.

Sinn U1 S L

The Sinn U1 S L is widely praised for its intense, full-lume dial, a feature described as new technology that glows brightly, and its unique black and white "arctic tactical" aesthetic. Owners and reviewers consistently highlight the Tegimented German submarine steel case for its exceptional scratch resistance and matte, non-reflective finish, with one owner reporting no scratches on the case after 17 years. The watch is also noted for its legibility and robust build, offering 1000m water resistance. However, some owners find the 44mm size and 14.7mm thickness wear large, and one reviewer noted the 4 o'clock crown positions lacked distinct clicks, leading to difficult date changes. Accuracy figures for the ETA 2824-2 movement vary, with one owner seeing +1/+2 s/day and another about -6 s/day. The Tegimented bracelet is reported to scratch more easily than the case by some, while others found it held up well.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Cristallo Professional Diver 500m42mm
U1 S L44mm
Power Reserve
Cristallo Professional Diver 500m56h
U1 S L38h
Water Resistance
Cristallo Professional Diver 500m500m
U1 S L1,000m
MSRP
Cristallo Professional Diver 500m$1,450
U1 S L$3,532

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
13.9mm
14.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
0mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel with Helium Valve
Stainless Steel
Finish
black
Water Resistance
500m
1000m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Indices
Lume
Superluminova BGW9
Luminescent

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW279-1
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
56h
38h
Jewels
31
26
Complications
Moonphase, Date, Small seconds
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,450
$3,532
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