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Echo/Neutra 1956 ChronovsLongines LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED

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1956 Chrono
Echo/Neutra1956 Chrono
MSRP $2,060
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED
LonginesLEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED
MSRP $3,200

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 Chrono40mm
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED42mm
Power Reserve
1956 Chrono48h
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED72h
Water Resistance
1956 Chrono100m
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED300m
MSRP
1956 Chrono$2,060
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED$3,200

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
14.1mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
52.6mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510M BH b elaboré
L888.5
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
48h
72h
Jewels
23
25
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,060
$3,200

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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.

Longines LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED

Owners widely praise the Longines LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED for its retro design and versatility, with some noting it wears smaller than its dimensions suggest and its crystal height contributes to a perceived thinness. However, the 50mm lug-to-lug length is a point of contention, with some finding it a drawback while others report it fits flush on larger wrists and curves well on smaller ones. The clasp is reported to scratch easily, and some owners note dust can collect on the dial, while the lume is considered not strong and the bracelet lacks end links. Overall, owners value the Longines LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED for its appealing vintage aesthetic and comfortable wearability, despite some practical concerns regarding the clasp and dial.

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