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Echo/Neutra 1956 GMTvsPhoibos Wave Master GMT

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1956 GMT
Echo/Neutra1956 GMT
MSRP $1,560
Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 GMT40mm
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
1956 GMT42h
Wave Master GMT40h
Water Resistance
1956 GMT100m
Wave Master GMT200m
MSRP
1956 GMT$1,560
Wave Master GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
11.9mm
12.7mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Satin
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Ultra-domed
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
Superluminova Old Radium / BGW9
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330 elaboré
SII NH34
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,560
$399

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 watch features a comfortable 40mm case and a reliable Swiss-made Sellita GMT movement. Reviewers noted the vintage aesthetic and value at the $790 price point.

Phoibos Wave Master GMT

The Phoibos Wave Master GMT is widely praised for its attractive design, comfortable 20mm tapering bracelet, and wearability on a 7" wrist, with owners finding it a strong value proposition at $220. Some minor finishing flaws, such as slightly crooked markers and off-center dial numbers, are noted by one owner, while accuracy averages around 5-10 seconds over two weeks. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Wave Master GMT highly for its distinctive design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Wave Master GMT's notable feature is its 200M water resistance. A drawback is the rattle of the bracelet. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer noting its significant weight for a 39.5mm case diameter, but the other reviewer doesn't mention any specific weaknesses or trade-offs.

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