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Echo/Neutra 1956 ChronovsNOMOS Glashütte Orion

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1956 Chrono
Echo/Neutra1956 Chrono
MSRP $2,060
Orion
NOMOS GlashütteOrion
MSRP $2,800
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 Orion

The NOMOS Glashütte Orion is widely praised for its versatile Bauhaus-inspired design, comfortable wearability, and excellent value, with owners appreciating its suitability for both formal and casual occasions. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight its balanced case and dial proportions, with one owner noting the hand-wound Alpha movement's accuracy at +2s/day. Some owners find the 38mm size wears larger than expected and can feel delicate for daily wear, while others prefer the 35mm for its dress watch feel, though its minimalist style and size may limit versatility for some. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Orion highly for its elegant design and strong value proposition.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 Chrono40mm
Orion35mm
Power Reserve
1956 Chrono48h
Orion53 hoursh
Water Resistance
1956 Chrono100m
Orion50m
MSRP
1956 Chrono$2,060
Orion$2,800

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
40mm
35mm
Thickness
14.1mm
8.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
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

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510M BH b elaboré
DUW 4001
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
48h
53 hoursh
Jewels
23
17
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,060
$2,800
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