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Echo/Neutra 1956 ChronovsNOMOS Glashütte Metro 38 date

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

1956 Chrono
Echo/Neutra1956 Chrono
MSRP $2,060
Metro 38 date
NOMOS GlashütteMetro 38 date
MSRP $3,740

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 Chrono40mm
Metro 38 date38.5mm
Power Reserve
1956 Chrono48h
Metro 38 date52 hoursh
Water Resistance
1956 Chrono100m
Metro 38 date50m
MSRP
1956 Chrono$2,060
Metro 38 date$3,740

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38.5mm
Thickness
14.1mm
7.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45.3mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Ultra-domed
AR Coating
Underside
Indices
Applied
Lume
Superluminova Old Radium
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510M BH b elaboré
DUW 4601
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
48h
52 hoursh
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,060
$3,740

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Metro 38 date

The NOMOS Glashütte Metro 38 date is widely praised for its high-quality stainless steel case, beautifully executed dial with a subtle slope and matte/metallic finish, and a well-integrated date window. Owners and reviewers consistently commend its design, finishing, comfort, and accuracy, with one report of +2 seconds per day. However, legibility is a mixed point, as some find the thin silver hands difficult to read against the grey dial in certain light, while others report no issues. The dial's shininess and the crystal's curvature are noted distractions, and the hour and minute hands are perilously close in length. The stock strap was too large for one reviewer's wrist. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Metro 38 date highly for its refined design and excellent finishing at its price point.

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