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Echo/Neutra 1956 ChronovsFormex Reef 42 mm

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1956 Chrono
Echo/Neutra1956 Chrono
MSRP $2,060
Reef 42 mm
FormexReef 42 mm
MSRP $2,414

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 Chrono40mm
Reef 42 mm42mm
Power Reserve
1956 Chrono48h
Reef 42 mm56h
Water Resistance
1956 Chrono100m
Reef 42 mm300m
MSRP
1956 Chrono$2,060
Reef 42 mm$2,414

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
14.1mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
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
Black
Lume
Superluminova Old Radium
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510M BH b elaboré
Sellita SW300-1
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
48h
56h
Jewels
23
25
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,060
$2,414

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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.

Formex Reef 42 mm

The Formex Reef 42 mm is widely praised for its comfortable bracelet featuring a micro-adjust clasp, COSC-certified Sellita movement, and excellent build quality. Owners appreciate the gradient dial's visual appeal and the overall wearability. Some owners note the seconds hand does not perfectly align with markers, and one owner found the lugs' taper hinders third-party strap fit. The bracelet's length and sporty design are noted as limiting versatility by some. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Reef 42 mm highly for its impressive wearability and value at the price point.

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