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Echo/Neutra 1956 ChronovsAevig Thule GMT

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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.

From video reviewers

The watch offers a Swiss-made Sellita SW510M BH b manual-wind movement and a comfortable 40mm diameter. The ultra-domed sapphire crystal provides significant vintage flair.

Aevig Thule GMT

Owners widely praise the Aevig Thule GMT for its 70s-inspired design, lightweight titanium case with a hardness coating, and the accurate NH34 movement running at 1-2 seconds fast per day. The watch also features fantastic AR coating, a quick-release bracelet, and excellent customer service. Some wish for sharper case angles and polished details to enhance its dressier appeal, and macro photos suggest potential irregularities on the hour markers. Overall, owners rate the Aevig Thule GMT highly for its vintage charm and practical features at an affordable price.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 Chrono40mm
Thule GMT39mm
Power Reserve
1956 Chrono48h
Thule GMT70h
Water Resistance
1956 Chrono100m
Thule GMT100m
MSRP
1956 Chrono$2,060
Thule GMT$755

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
14.1mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Ultra-domed
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
White
Lume
Superluminova Old Radium
Superluminova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510
Seiko NH34
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
48h
70h
Jewels
23
0
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,060
$755
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