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Echo/Neutra 1956 ChronovsLongines SPIRIT ZULU TIME

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1956 Chrono
Echo/Neutra1956 Chrono
MSRP $2,060
SPIRIT ZULU TIME
LonginesSPIRIT ZULU TIME
MSRP $3,550

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 Chrono40mm
SPIRIT ZULU TIME42mm
Power Reserve
1956 Chrono48h
SPIRIT ZULU TIME72h
Water Resistance
1956 Chrono100m
SPIRIT ZULU TIME100m
MSRP
1956 Chrono$2,060
SPIRIT ZULU TIME$3,550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Ceramic
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510M BH b elaboré
L844.4
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 and date, 24 hours hand with time zone mechanism

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,060
$3,550

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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 SPIRIT ZULU TIME

Owners widely praise the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME for its refined finishing, attractive dial with gilt elements, and smooth winding action. Reviewers highlight its handsome and versatile design, with some noting the 39mm variant offers comfortable wearability. The L844.4 movement provides a 72-hour power reserve and COSC certification. Some owners find the bracelet lacks sufficient micro-adjustment and prefer a weightier feel, while others note the 41mm or 42mm case sizes may be large for smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME highly for its excellent finishing and appealing design at its price point.

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