In October of final yr, Echo/Neutra broke by means of with its first true blockbuster watch. Beforehand, the Italian microbrand, co-founded in 2018 by a designer and aerospace engineer, was comparatively little-known even amongst hardcore fans and collectors.
Then got here the Rivanera.
The costume watch seems to be like nothing else in the marketplace. Its dial is classically styled with an Artwork Deco-inspired minute observe, a Breguet hour hand and a small seconds show. However that acquainted dial is housed in a recent sharp-angled case made from dark-gray Grade 5 titanium with a sandblasted end.
Debuting final yr with a grey or black dial, the distinctive Rivanera put Echo/Neutra on the map in a giant means.Echo/Neutra
The Rivanera was initially launched with a black or grey dial that aesthetically matches the modernity of the case, however now Echo/Neutra has launched a 3rd model of the watch that higher illustrates its distinctive distinction of design types.
White Sizzling
The most popular inexpensive titanium watch in the marketplace now comes with a white dial. Regardless of their traditional styling, the grey and black dials of the 2 earlier Rivanera references nonetheless felt fairly up to date, with their darkish colours matching the stealthy vibes of the case.
However the brand new white dial affords up a very totally different visible expertise. It leans tougher into traditional types with its stark-white end, and wouldn’t look misplaced on a century-old Cartier Tank. As soon as paired with the Rivanera’s darkish and brutalist sandblasted case, we’re left with a costume watch that’s equal components traditional and up to date; a fantastic meditation on juxtaposition.
