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Echo/Neutra 1956 ChronovsNodus Contrail GMT

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

1956 Chrono
Echo/Neutra1956 Chrono
MSRP $2,060
Contrail GMT
NodusContrail GMT
MSRP $900

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 Chrono40mm
Contrail GMT40.5mm
Power Reserve
1956 Chrono48h
Contrail GMT42h
Water Resistance
1956 Chrono100m
Contrail GMT200m
MSRP
1956 Chrono$2,060
Contrail GMT$900

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Thickness
14.1mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.6mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Ultra-domed
Box
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
White
Lume
Superluminova Old Radium
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510M BH b elaboré
Miyota 9075 GMT
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
48h
42h
Jewels
23
24
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,060
$900

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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.

Nodus Contrail GMT

The Nodus Contrail GMT is praised for its excellent case and bracelet quality, impressive finishing that suggests a much higher price point, and brilliant proportions, making it a well-executed flier-style GMT. Owners and reviewers highlight its slender 40.5mm case, comfortable flat-link bracelet, and 200 meters of water resistance. The Miyota Caliber 9075 movement is noted, with one source reporting accuracy regulated to +/-8 seconds per day. Some find the red Contrail name on the dial and red numerals on the roulette disc difficult to read, and the small crown and large guards may be tedious for some. One user questioned the bidirectional bezel's lack of a 60-minute index despite the existing 24-hour scale. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Nodus Contrail GMT highly for its value and build quality at its price point.

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