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Echo/Neutra 1956 ChronovsMassena LAB Archetype 1.0

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1956 Chrono
Echo/Neutra1956 Chrono
MSRP $2,060
Archetype 1.0
Massena LABArchetype 1.0
MSRP $4,250

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 Chrono40mm
Archetype 1.042mm
Power Reserve
1956 Chrono48h
Archetype 1.058h
Water Resistance
1956 Chrono100m
Archetype 1.0100m
MSRP
1956 Chrono$2,060
Archetype 1.0$4,250

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
14.1mm
14mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Ultra-domed
Double-Domed
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
White
Champagne
Lume
Superluminova Old Radium
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510M BH b elaboré
SW510 BH M Elaboré
Power Reserve
48h
58h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,060
$4,250

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What people say

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Echo/Neutra 1956 Chrono

Owners widely praise the Echo/Neutra 1956 Chrono for its gorgeous looks and clean design, with one owner calling it a top 5 watch in their collection. The 40mm size and included straps are noted as comfortable and wearable. Some owners find the watch difficult to read in dull lighting. One owner of a 1956 GMT reported a non-screwing crown, and another owner of a 1956 GMT noted a misaligned bezel. Overall, owners rate the Echo/Neutra 1956 Chrono highly for its aesthetic appeal and wearability.

Massena LAB Archetype 1.0

Owners find the Massena LAB Archetype 1.1's dial visually appealing with blue and gold accents, but also too cluttered with multiple dial rings. The Sellita SW510 BH M Elaboré movement is considered solid, though not top-tier. The $5,000 price point for a microbrand using a serial movement is questioned by some owners. On balance, owners are split on the Massena LAB Archetype 1.1, with some appreciating its aesthetic and movement while others find the dial too busy and the price point high for a microbrand.

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