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Echo/Neutra 1956 GMTvsMarathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic

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1956 GMT
Echo/Neutra1956 GMT
MSRP $1,560
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MSRP $1,200

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 GMT40mm
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic36mm
Power Reserve
1956 GMT42h
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h
Water Resistance
1956 GMT100m
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m
MSRP
1956 GMT$1,560
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
11.9mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
43.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Finish
Satin
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Ultra-domed
Flat
Dial Color
Black
White
Lume
Superluminova Old Radium / BGW9
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330 elaboré
Sellita SW220-1
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,560
$1,200

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What people say

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Echo/Neutra 1956 GMT

The Echo/Neutra 1956 GMT is lauded for its wearable 40mm size, 100m water resistance, and a 12-hour GMT complication that maintains a clean dial. Reviewers highlight its attractive retro design and superb case finishing for the price, featuring sharp edges and fine brushing. The GMT display is considered more intuitive than standard 24-hour bezels, and the 12.7mm case height contributes to its wearability. Some reviewers found the dial either too busy or too empty, and the telemeter scale is noted as not particularly useful. On balance, reviewers praise the Echo/Neutra 1956 GMT for its retro design, functional GMT complication, and excellent case finishing at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Sellita SW330 GMT movement is a shared strength. Reviewers did not agree on a specific weakness.

Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic

The Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic is noted for its non-tritium dial option, though some owners prefer the 1-12 numeral layout found on other models. One owner found the 36mm size too small for their wrist. Overall, owners appreciate the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic for its non-tritium dial option.

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