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Echo/Neutra 1956 ChronovsVaer G2 Meridian GMT

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1956 Chrono
Echo/Neutra1956 Chrono
MSRP $2,060
G2 Meridian GMT
VaerG2 Meridian GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 Chrono40mm
G2 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
1956 Chrono48h
G2 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
1956 Chrono100m
G2 Meridian GMT150m
MSRP
1956 Chrono$2,060
G2 Meridian GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
14.1mm
10.8mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
150m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Ultra-domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
White
Steel
Lume
Superluminova Old Radium
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510M BH b elaboré
Ronda 515 GMT
Type
Manual
Quartz
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Jewels
23
25
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,060
$399

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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.

Vaer G2 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G2 Meridian GMT is praised for its vintage-inspired design and affordability, featuring a domed sapphire crystal and 150-meter water resistance. Owners note the applied indexes and hands are finished with Grade A Super-LumiNova BGW9. One owner reports the GMT hand lags by ten minutes, suggesting a potential quality control issue or need for adjustment, while another mentions the quartz movement requires resetting main hands for cross-timezone travel. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Vaer G2 Meridian GMT a good-looking, affordable travel watch, with its design and value being key attractions despite minor functional considerations with the GMT hand.

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