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Echo/Neutra 1956 ChronovsAstor + Banks Sea Ranger M2

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

1956 Chrono
Echo/Neutra1956 Chrono
MSRP $2,060
Sea Ranger M2
Astor + BanksSea Ranger M2
MSRP $1,149

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 Chrono40mm
Sea Ranger M240mm
Power Reserve
1956 Chrono48h
Sea Ranger M240h
Water Resistance
1956 Chrono100m
Sea Ranger M2300m
MSRP
1956 Chrono$2,060
Sea Ranger M2$1,149

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Thickness
14.1mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45.5mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Ultra-domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
White
Tobacco
Lume
Superluminova Old Radium
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510M BH b elaboré
La Joux-Perret G100
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Jewels
23
25
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,060
$1,149

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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.

Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2

The Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2 is widely praised for its balanced design, excellent legibility, and strong GADA (go-anywhere, do-anything) capabilities, featuring 300m water resistance and a scratch-resistant coating. Reviewers note its comfortable 40mm case size and good lume, though one source describes it as good but not great. The movement is a Sellita SW200 adjusted by the brand, with accuracy reported around ±8 seconds per day. The pre-order price is $650, with a standard price of $850. On balance, reviewers find the Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2 to be a compelling option due to its functional design and robust specifications.

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