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Echo/Neutra 1956 ChronovsGalo Novo Cruisin

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

1956 Chrono
Echo/Neutra1956 Chrono
MSRP $2,060
Novo Cruisin
GaloNovo Cruisin
MSRP $488

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 Chrono40mm
Novo Cruisin39mm
Power Reserve
1956 Chrono48h
Novo Cruisin42h
Water Resistance
1956 Chrono100m
Novo Cruisin100m
MSRP
1956 Chrono$2,060
Novo Cruisin$488

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Sport
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
14.1mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.5mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Layered applied sector dial with contrasting textured and lacquered finishes
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Ultra-domed
Domed
Dial Color
White
Cream
Texture
Layered sector dial
Indices
Applied
Lume
Superluminova Old Radium
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510M BH b elaboré
Miyota 9039
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
48h
42h
Jewels
23
24
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,060
$488

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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.

Galo Novo Cruisin

Owners widely praise the Galo Novo Cruisin's attractive specs and price, with many calling it a perfect summer watch and appreciating its clean, refreshing, and beautiful design. The bronze case variant features "killer lume" that glows blue-green and looks great in the sun, and the watch is comfortable enough for constant wear. However, owners are split on the 38mm/39mm sizing, with some finding it too small and others preferring sub-40mm cases. Significant frustration exists regarding Galo's communication, with owners citing rolling delays, a perceived lack of transparency, and misleading timelines, leading to a negative customer service impression and some considering order cancellations. One owner noted their crown does not screw in. Overall, owners rate the Galo Novo Cruisin highly for its aesthetic appeal and value, despite significant concerns about production communication and transparency.

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