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Echo/Neutra 1956 ChronovsBaltic HMS 002 - Gold PVD

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1956 Chrono
Echo/Neutra1956 Chrono
MSRP $2,060
HMS 002 - Gold PVD
BalticHMS 002 - Gold PVD
MSRP $416

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 Chrono40mm
HMS 002 - Gold PVD38mm
Power Reserve
1956 Chrono48h
HMS 002 - Gold PVD60h
Water Resistance
1956 Chrono100m
HMS 002 - Gold PVD50m
MSRP
1956 Chrono$2,060
HMS 002 - Gold PVD$416

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Sport
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
14.1mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hesalite
Crystal Shape
Ultra-domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
White
Gold PVD - Black
Lume
Superluminova Old Radium
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510M BH b elaboré
Miyota 8315
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
48h
60h
Jewels
23
25
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,060
$416

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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.

Baltic HMS 002 - Gold PVD

One owner reported poor quality with a plastic-like crystal, audible rattling, and significant timekeeping issues within 24 hours, deeming the Baltic HMS 002 - Gold PVD overpriced. Another commenter felt the design needed upgrades to its movement and crystal, noting a cheap feel to the dial's textured section. On balance, the consensus among the limited owner feedback is that the Baltic HMS 002 - Gold PVD has significant quality concerns for its price point.

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