Echo/Neutra 1956 Chrono GMTvsFarer Cobb III

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Echo/Neutra 1956 Chrono GMT at true scale

1956 Chrono GMT

Farer Cobb III at true scale

Cobb III

Diameter

40mm

41mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

44mm

lowest

Thickness

14.8mm

14.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

62h

62h

MSRP

$2,400

lowest

$2,692

Movement

Sellita SW532

Sellita SW530 M MP a

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
14.8mm
14.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44mm
Finish
n/a
Brushed and Polished
Caseback
n/a
Exhibition

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Double-domed
AR Coating
n/a
Inside
Dial Color
n/a
Blue
Texture
n/a
Sunburst
Indices
n/a
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW532
Sellita SW530 M MP a
Jewels
21
25
Complications
Chronograph, GMT
Date, Chronograph, GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,400
$2,692
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Echo/Neutra 1956 Chrono GMT

Owners widely praise the Echo/Neutra 1956 Chrono GMT for its superb case finishing, sharp edges, and fine brushing, with reviewers noting its comfortable 40mm wearability and a unique 12-hour GMT function that keeps the dial uncluttered. The watch is considered affordable, offering a hand-wound Sellita SW532M b movement with a 62-hour power reserve and 100m water resistance. Some find the dial busy or empty, and the telemeter scale impractical, while others appreciate its Daytona-esque design with a unique spin. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Echo/Neutra 1956 Chrono GMT highly for its impressive presentation and refined finishing at its price point.

Farer Cobb III

The Farer Cobb III is praised for its exceptional value, offering a monopusher chronograph with GMT function for under €2,500, featuring a comfortable 41mm case with unique knurled sides and a smooth Sellita SW530 M MP a manual-wind movement. The colorful sunburst sky-blue dial with navy accents and a contrasting orange chrono hand is noted as a standout feature. One owner notes the Cobb III's bronze-capped crown and suspects some buyers dislike the cushion case design, though they feel Farer did well to make it distinctive. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Farer Cobb III highly for its distinctive design and impressive value proposition.