Which is cheaper, the Echo/Neutra 1956 Chrono or the Tudor Pelagos Ultra?

At MSRP the Echo/Neutra 1956 Chrono is the cheaper of the two at $2,060, against $6,900 for the Tudor Pelagos Ultra — a $4,840 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Echo/Neutra 1956 Chrono or the Tudor Pelagos Ultra?

The Tudor Pelagos Ultra is rated to 1000m versus 100m for the Echo/Neutra 1956 Chrono.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Echo/Neutra 1956 Chrono or the Tudor Pelagos Ultra?

The Tudor Pelagos Ultra carries a 65-hour power reserve against 48 hours on the Echo/Neutra 1956 Chrono.

What movement does the Echo/Neutra 1956 Chrono run compared to the Tudor Pelagos Ultra?

The Echo/Neutra 1956 Chrono runs a manual winding chronograph caliber (Sellita SW510M BH b elaboré), while the Tudor Pelagos Ultra runs a automatic (MT5612-U).

Side by side

Echo/Neutra 1956 ChronovsTudor Pelagos Ultra

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Echo/Neutra 1956 Chrono

1956 Chrono

MSRP $2,060

Tudor Pelagos Ultra

m2543c1a7nu-0001

MSRP $6,900

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

1956 Chrono40mm

Pelagos Ultra40mm

Power Reserve

1956 Chrono48h

Pelagos Ultra65h

Water Resistance

1956 Chrono100m

Pelagos Ultra1,000m

MSRP

1956 Chrono$2,060

Pelagos Ultra$6,900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Ultra-domed

—

AR Coating

Underside

—

Dial Color

White

Black

Indices

Applied

—

Lume

Superluminova Old Radium

None

Movement

8 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW510M BH b elaboré

MT5612-U

Type

Manual

Automatic

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

48h

65h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,060

$6,900

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

The Tudor Pelagos Ultra is praised for its 1000 meters of water resistance, METAS-certified Calibre MT5612-U movement, and fully lumed dial and bezel. Reviewers highlight its titanium case and self-adjusting clasp as key features. The Tudor Pelagos Ultra is slightly larger at 43mm than some other models in the line but wears comfortably. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tudor Pelagos Ultra highly for its technical specifications and comfortable wearability as a flagship dive watch.

From video reviewers

The Tudor Pelagos Ultra's all-titanium construction provides a lightweight and durable case. One weakness is the lack of lume brightness. Reviewers disagree on whether the helium release valve is a notable feature or a drawback for a more streamlined design.

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