Side by side

Echo/Neutra 1956 ChronovsNodus Obscura II

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

1956 Chrono
Echo/Neutra1956 Chrono
MSRP $2,060
Obscura II
NodusObscura II
MSRP $650

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 Chrono40mm
Obscura II38mm
Power Reserve
1956 Chrono48h
Obscura II41h
Water Resistance
1956 Chrono100m
Obscura II100m
MSRP
1956 Chrono$2,060
Obscura II$650

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
14.1mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Ultra-domed
Box
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
White
Lume
Superluminova Old Radium
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510M BH b elaboré
TMI NH38
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
48h
41h
Jewels
23
24
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,060
$650

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Echo/Neutra 1956 Chrono vs Nodus Obscura II gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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.

Nodus Obscura II

The Nodus Obscura II is widely praised for its novel "Exposure Gauge Complication" bezel, designed for film photographers using the Sunny 16 rule, and its iridescent dial that resembles mother of pearl. Owners also highlight the top-notch bracelet with micro-adjustment and the accessible $650 price point. Some find the bezel concept a bit gimmicky. The watch features a 38mm steel case, a TMI NH38 movement, 100m water resistance, and a box sapphire crystal. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Nodus Obscura II highly for its creative complication and iridescent dial at an accessible price.

Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.