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Echo/Neutra 1956 ChronovsLongines LEGEND DIVER 59

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1956 Chrono
Echo/Neutra1956 Chrono
MSRP $2,060
LEGEND DIVER 59
LonginesLEGEND DIVER 59
MSRP $4,100

At a glance

23 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 Chrono40mm
LEGEND DIVER 5942mm
Power Reserve
1956 Chrono48h
LEGEND DIVER 5972h
Water Resistance
1956 Chrono100m
LEGEND DIVER 59300m
MSRP
1956 Chrono$2,060
LEGEND DIVER 59$4,100

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
14.1mm
12.85mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
50.1mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Screw-down case back

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Ultra-domed
AR Coating
Underside
Both sides
Dial Color
White
Black
Indices
Applied
Painted Arabic numerals and indexes
Lume
Superluminova Old Radium
Super-LumiNova

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510M BH b elaboré
L888.6
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
48h
72h
Jewels
23
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
Hours, minutes, seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,060
$4,100

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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 59

The Longines LEGEND DIVER 59 is widely praised for its warm colors and the 42mm no-date configuration, with owners appreciating its comfortable and versatile wearability. Reviewers highlight the matte black grained-texture dial and sandblasted hands, noting the COSC-certified L888.6 caliber offers a 72-hour power reserve, all at a $4,100 price point. Opinions on bracelet comfort vary, with some finding it bulky on smaller wrists while others prefer it over the mesh option. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Longines LEGEND DIVER 59 a great release that preserves the model's identity.

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