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Echo/Neutra 1956 GMTvsFortis Marinemaster M-40

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1956 GMT
Echo/Neutra1956 GMT
MSRP $1,560
Marinemaster M-40
FortisMarinemaster M-40
MSRP $3,520

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 GMT40mm
Marinemaster M-4040mm
Power Reserve
1956 GMT42h
Marinemaster M-4038h
Water Resistance
1956 GMT100m
Marinemaster M-40300m
MSRP
1956 GMT$1,560
Marinemaster M-40$3,520

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Thickness
11.9mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Satin
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Ultra-domed
Flat
Dial Color
Black
Orange
Lume
Superluminova Old Radium / BGW9
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330 elaboré
Sellita SW220-1
Power Reserve
42h
38h
Jewels
25
26
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,560
$3,520

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What people say

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Echo/Neutra 1956 GMT

The Echo/Neutra 1956 GMT is lauded for its wearable 40mm size, 100m water resistance, and a 12-hour GMT complication that maintains a clean dial. Reviewers highlight its attractive retro design and superb case finishing for the price, featuring sharp edges and fine brushing. The GMT display is considered more intuitive than standard 24-hour bezels, and the 12.7mm case height contributes to its wearability. Some reviewers found the dial either too busy or too empty, and the telemeter scale is noted as not particularly useful. On balance, reviewers praise the Echo/Neutra 1956 GMT for its retro design, functional GMT complication, and excellent case finishing at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Sellita SW330 GMT movement is a shared strength. Reviewers did not agree on a specific weakness.

Fortis Marinemaster M-40

Owners praise the Fortis Amber Orange for its gorgeous appearance and strong wrist presence, noting its crazy lume and 70-hour power reserve. The Doxa SUB 300T, described as having a superb, eccentric design with a highly legible dial and functional no-decompression bezel, uses an ETA 2824-2 movement. However, the SUB 300T's 42.5mm case wears large and its 14mm thickness is not ideal for dress shirts, though it boasts 1,200m water resistance. On balance, owners appreciate the Fortis Amber Orange for its striking aesthetics and impressive lume.

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