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Echo/Neutra 1956 GMTvsVario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

1956 GMT
Echo/Neutra1956 GMT
MSRP $1,560
VERSA Reversible Dual Time
VarioVERSA Reversible Dual Time
MSRP $428

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 GMT40mm
VERSA Reversible Dual Time39mm
Power Reserve
1956 GMT42h
VERSA Reversible Dual Time40h
Water Resistance
1956 GMT100m
VERSA Reversible Dual Time50m
MSRP
1956 GMT$1,560
VERSA Reversible Dual Time$428

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
11.9mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Finish
Satin
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330 elaboré
Ronda Slimtech 1062 (×2)
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,560
$428

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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.

Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

Owners widely praise the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time for its satisfying reversible mechanism, excellent polishing, crisp dial printing, and exceptional value for a dual-face watch. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its novel reversible design, attractive Art Deco-inspired aesthetic, and the value it offers at its price point. Some owners also commend Vario's customer service. The 12mm thickness is a point of discussion, with some finding it surprisingly wearable due to its stepped case and curved bevels, while others note it as a concern due to the dual-watch construction. One reviewer points out the need to remove the watch to switch faces and the potential for smudging on the hidden side. The lack of lume on one dial is seen as a missed opportunity by one owner. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time highly for its clever, well-executed reversible case design and appealing price point.

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