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Echo/Neutra 1956 GMTvsTimefactors PRS-38

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1956 GMT
Echo/Neutra1956 GMT
MSRP $1,560
PRS-38
TimefactorsPRS-38
MSRP $597
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 bi-directional sapphire bezel is a functional highlight. Reviewers did not find a shared weakness.

Timefactors PRS-38

The Timefactors PRS is praised by owners for its 40mm case size, which fits smaller wrists well, and its value at $671 USD. One owner finds the cream dial with blued hands more visually interesting than the black dial. On balance, owners rate the Timefactors PRS highly for its wearability and value.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 GMT40mm
PRS-3840mm
Power Reserve
1956 GMT42h
PRS-38
Water Resistance
1956 GMT100m
PRS-38100m
MSRP
1956 GMT$1,560
PRS-38$597

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
GMT
Thickness
11.9mm
12mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Satin
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
Ultra-domed
Flat
Lume
Superluminova Old Radium / BGW9
SuperLuminova C3

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330 elaboré
ETA 2830
Power Reserve
42h
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,560
$597
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