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Echo/Neutra 1956 GMTvsFortis Novonaut N-42

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1956 GMT
Echo/Neutra1956 GMT
MSRP $1,560
Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 GMT40mm
Novonaut N-4242mm
Power Reserve
1956 GMT42h
Novonaut N-4260h
Water Resistance
1956 GMT100m
Novonaut N-42300m
MSRP
1956 GMT$1,560
Novonaut N-42$5,230

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
11.9mm
14.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Finish
Satin
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330 elaboré
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Power Reserve
42h
60h
Jewels
25
36
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,560
$5,230

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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 GMT movement is a strong point. The vintage aesthetic is also a shared strength. No weaknesses were consistently mentioned.

Fortis Novonaut N-42

Owners widely praise the Fortis B-42 Official Cosmonauts for its stunning fit and finish, excellent legibility, and a precise, grippy bezel, with one owner calling its bracelet the nicest they've ever owned. The Fortis Novonaut N-42 is described as a flawless beast with a WERK 17 column-wheel chronograph movement, featuring enhanced shock resistance and COSC adjustment, and is noted as a handsome tool watch with a beautiful dial and nice pusher action. However, the 42mm case of the B-42 wears larger than expected, and the Novonaut's 44mm case and chunky bracelet make it too large and heavy for many. The Fortis Titanium Legacy is a modern pilot's watch with a titanium case and bracelet, featuring a Kenissi WERK 13 movement with a 70-hour power reserve and three time zones. Overall, owners and reviewers highly regard the Fortis Titanium Legacy for its robust tool watch design and advanced movement technology, despite some concerns about case size and bracelet adjustability.

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