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What people say

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

Echo/Neutra 1956 Chrono

Owners widely praise the Echo/Neutra 1956 Chrono for its gorgeous looks and clean design, with one owner calling it a top 5 watch in their collection. The 40mm size and included straps are noted as comfortable and wearable. Some owners find the watch difficult to read in dull lighting. One owner of a 1956 GMT reported a non-screwing crown, and another owner of a 1956 GMT noted a misaligned bezel. Overall, owners rate the Echo/Neutra 1956 Chrono highly for its aesthetic appeal and wearability.

From video reviewers

The 40mm case with a 46mm lug-to-lug provides a comfortable fit. The Swiss Made Sellita SW510M BH b manual chronograph movement is a shared highlight.

Farer PILOT SERIES II

Owners widely praise the Farer PILOT SERIES II for its purposeful design, remarkable legibility, and trademark use of color, with many finding its 39mm case and 45mm lug-to-lug dimensions to be perfect proportions. Some owners, however, find the watch pricey and note its use of grade 2 titanium. Opinions are split on the minute numerals on the black dial, with some finding them less appealing. One owner noted a misaligned Roman I index on a specific model. On balance, owners rate the Farer PILOT SERIES II highly for its unique dial designs and excellent wearability.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 Chrono40mm
PILOT SERIES II40mm
Power Reserve
1956 Chrono48h
PILOT SERIES II56h
Water Resistance
1956 Chrono100m
PILOT SERIES II100m
MSRP
1956 Chrono$2,060
PILOT SERIES II$1,350

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Pilot
Thickness
14.1mm
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
43mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Grade 2 Titanium
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Ultra-domed
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
White
Blue
Lume
Superluminova Old Radium
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510
Sellita SW300-1
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
48h
56h
Jewels
23
25
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,060
$1,350
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