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Echo/Neutra 1956 ChronovsPhoibos Leviathan

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1956 Chrono
Echo/Neutra1956 Chrono
MSRP $2,060
Leviathan
PhoibosLeviathan
MSRP $309

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 Chrono40mm
Leviathan45mm
Power Reserve
1956 Chrono48h
Leviathan40h
Water Resistance
1956 Chrono100m
Leviathan500m
MSRP
1956 Chrono$2,060
Leviathan$309

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
40mm
45mm
Thickness
14.1mm
15.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
54mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
500m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Ultra-domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
White
Blue
Lume
Superluminova Old Radium
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510M BH b elaboré
NH 35
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Jewels
23
25
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,060
$309

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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.

Phoibos Leviathan

Owners widely report the Phoibos Leviathan offers a vintage experience at an affordable price due to its proportions and conservative design. However, the watch is considered well-made and sturdy but quite heavy, with a 45mm x 54mm lug-to-lug case and a 15.5mm thickness, leading some owners to replace the stock band. On balance, owners rate the Phoibos Leviathan highly for its vintage feel and sturdy build at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch features 500m water resistance and a Seiko NH35 automatic movement. The case size is a point of contention, with reviewers noting it is substantial and may overwhelm smaller wrists, while others highlight a 40mm case size as an improvement.

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