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Echo/Neutra 1956 ChronovsGlycine Airman No. 1 GMT

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

1956 Chrono
Echo/Neutra1956 Chrono
MSRP $2,060
Airman No. 1 GMT
GlycineAirman No. 1 GMT
MSRP $2,800

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 Chrono40mm
Airman No. 1 GMT36mm
Power Reserve
1956 Chrono48h
Airman No. 1 GMT48h
Water Resistance
1956 Chrono100m
Airman No. 1 GMT30m
MSRP
1956 Chrono$2,060
Airman No. 1 GMT$2,800

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
14.1mm
11.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510M BH b elaboré
SW330-2
Type
Manual
Automatic
Jewels
23
25
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,060
$2,800

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 No. 1 GMT

Owners widely praise the Glycine Airman No. 1 GMT for its historical significance and attractive dial. However, some find the 36mm case size to be a bit small, and the GMT hand can be difficult to distinguish from the minute hand. The watch has a very limited 3ATM water resistance. Later versions feature sapphire crystals, differing from earlier plexi models. Overall, owners value the Glycine Airman No. 1 GMT for its historical appeal and dial design, despite minor legibility and sizing concerns.

From video reviewers

The case finishing and dial colors are praised. The value proposition is tied to a sale price, with questions about long-term competitiveness.

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