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Echo/Neutra 1956 ChronovsPraesidus Desert Field

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1956 Chrono
Echo/Neutra1956 Chrono
MSRP $2,060
Desert Field
PraesidusDesert Field
MSRP $195

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 Chrono40mm
Desert Field34mm
Power Reserve
1956 Chrono48h
Desert Field40h
Water Resistance
1956 Chrono100m
Desert Field50m
MSRP
1956 Chrono$2,060
Desert Field$195

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
40mm
34mm
Thickness
14.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Ultra-domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
White
Red
Lume
Superluminova Old Radium
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510M BH b elaboré
Ronda 515
Type
Manual
Quartz
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Jewels
23
25
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,060
$195

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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.

Praesidus Desert Field

Praesidus Desert Field owners highlight its textured dial, with one specifically mentioning the Black Texture variant. On balance, owners find the Praesidus Desert Field appealing for its dial textures.

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