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Echo/Neutra 1956 ChronovsGlycine Airman Purist

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1956 Chrono
Echo/Neutra1956 Chrono
MSRP $2,060
Airman Purist
GlycineAirman Purist
MSRP $2,700

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 Chrono40mm
Airman Purist42mm
Power Reserve
1956 Chrono48h
Airman Purist48h
Water Resistance
1956 Chrono100m
Airman Purist100m
MSRP
1956 Chrono$2,060
Airman Purist$2,700

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
14.1mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Ultra-domed
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
White
Green
Indices
Applied
Lume
Superluminova Old Radium
Luminous

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510M BH b elaboré
SW330-2
Type
Manual
Automatic
Jewels
23
21
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,060
$2,700

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What people say

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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.

Glycine Airman Purist

Owners widely praise the Glycine Airman Purist's 39mm case size as ideal, noting it wears well, while some prefer the 36mm variant. The 24-hour dial is an engaging feature that proves easy to adapt to, particularly for those familiar with 24-hour timekeeping. Readability is a point of discussion; while some contemporary models feature stealthy, difficult-to-read hands and bezels, others, especially vintage versions and the white-dial GL0376, offer good contrast and legibility. On balance, owners appreciate the Glycine Airman Purist for its comfortable wearability and unique 24-hour dial experience, despite some legibility concerns on specific configurations.

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