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Echo/Neutra 1956 ChronovsFormex Stratos UTC

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1956 Chrono
Echo/Neutra1956 Chrono
MSRP $2,060
Stratos UTC
FormexStratos UTC
MSRP $4,663

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 Chrono40mm
Stratos UTC41mm
Power Reserve
1956 Chrono48h
Stratos UTC42h
Water Resistance
1956 Chrono100m
Stratos UTC100m
MSRP
1956 Chrono$2,060
Stratos UTC$4,663

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
14.1mm
11.8mm
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
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
White
Blue
Lume
Superluminova Old Radium
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510M BH b elaboré
ETA 2892
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
48h
42h
Jewels
23
25
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,060
$4,663

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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.

Formex Stratos UTC

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Formex Stratos UTC for its user-friendly flyer GMT complication, which utilizes pushers for time-zone adjustments, and its slim 11.8mm case. The watch is noted for its intricate, hand-finished case with a multi-layer construction and excellent finishing, along with a unique two-level case design. The Dubois-Depraz module on an ETA 2892 movement is a highlight, with accuracy figures ranging from +/- 5 to +/- 7 seconds per day. However, some find the dial busy with multiple typefaces and the overall design too complex or "plug ugly," with the price near €4000 considered high by some for a newer brand. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Stratos UTC highly for its innovative GMT functionality and excellent case finishing at its price point.

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