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Echo/Neutra 1956 GMTvsSternglas Hamburg Automatik

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1956 GMT
Echo/Neutra1956 GMT
MSRP $1,560
Hamburg Automatik
SternglasHamburg Automatik
MSRP $463

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 GMT40mm
Hamburg Automatik42mm
Power Reserve
1956 GMT42h
Hamburg Automatik42h
Water Resistance
1956 GMT100m
Hamburg Automatik50m
MSRP
1956 GMT$1,560
Hamburg Automatik$463

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Sport
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
11.9mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Satin
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Ultra-domed
Flat
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Superluminova Old Radium / BGW9
Luminova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330 elaboré
Miyota 8215
Power Reserve
42h
42h
Jewels
25
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,560
$463

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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 vintage aesthetic and 40mm case size are consistently praised. The Sellita SW330 GMT movement is noted as a strength. No shared weaknesses were identified.

Sternglas Hamburg Automatik

Owners praise the Sternglas Hamburg Automatik's handsome design and good build quality for the price. The watch features a gold PVD case and a matte blue dial with orange Super-LumiNova, and its 42mm diameter wears well due to a short lug-to-lug distance. The Miyota 8215 movement is accurate to -20/+40 seconds per day. On balance, reviewers and owners appreciate the Sternglas Hamburg Automatik for its unique design and value.

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