Which is cheaper, the Echo/Neutra 1956 Chrono or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

At MSRP the Echo/Neutra 1956 Chrono is the cheaper of the two at $2,060, against $2,500 for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION — a $440 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Echo/Neutra 1956 Chrono or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Echo/Neutra 1956 Chrono wears larger at 40mm versus 29mm for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION — a 11mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Echo/Neutra 1956 Chrono or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Echo/Neutra 1956 Chrono is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Echo/Neutra 1956 Chrono or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Echo/Neutra 1956 Chrono carries a 48-hour power reserve against 45 hours on the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION.

What movement does the Echo/Neutra 1956 Chrono run compared to the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Echo/Neutra 1956 Chrono runs a manual winding chronograph caliber (Sellita SW510M BH b elaboré), while the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION runs a automatic (L592.5).

Side by side

Echo/Neutra 1956 ChronovsLongines ELEGANT COLLECTION

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

Echo/Neutra 1956 Chrono

1956 Chrono

MSRP $2,060

Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

L4.310.4.79.6

MSRP $2,500

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

1956 Chrono40mm

ELEGANT COLLECTION29mm

Power Reserve

1956 Chrono48h

ELEGANT COLLECTION45h

Water Resistance

1956 Chrono100m

ELEGANT COLLECTION30m

MSRP

1956 Chrono$2,060

ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,500

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Ultra-domed

—

AR Coating

Underside

—

Dial Color

White

Silver

Indices

Applied

Diamond indexes

Lume

Superluminova Old Radium

Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW510M BH b elaboré

L592.5

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

48h

45h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date

Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,060

$2,500

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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.

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Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

The Longines Elegant Collection is praised for its modern, retro aesthetic and simplicity, with owners describing it as "very elegant" and "very classy." On balance, the Longines Elegant Collection is well-regarded by owners for its sophisticated and timeless design.

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