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Echo/Neutra 1956 ChronovsGlycine Airman Purist

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

1956 Chrono
Echo/Neutra1956 Chrono
MSRP $2,060
Airman Purist
GlycineAirman Purist
MSRP $2,750

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 Chrono40mm
Airman Purist44mm
Power Reserve
1956 Chrono48h
Airman Purist48h
Water Resistance
1956 Chrono100m
Airman Purist100m
MSRP
1956 Chrono$2,060
Airman Purist$2,750

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
40mm
44mm
Thickness
14.1mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Ultra-domed
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
White
Blue
Indices
Applied
Lume
Superluminova Old Radium
Luminous

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510M BH b elaboré
SW330-2
Type
Manual
Automatic
Jewels
23
21
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,060
$2,750

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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.

Glycine Airman Purist

Owners widely praise the Glycine Airman Purist for its attractive appearance and comfortable wearability, with the 24-hour dial proving easy to adapt to for many. Some models feature high-contrast hands and lumed dials that offer excellent visibility, though certain stealth designs are criticized for poor legibility. The case back on contemporary models is noted as being easier to open for regulation. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Airman Purist highly for its appealing design and user-friendly 24-hour dial.

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