Echo/Neutra watch: 1956 GMT Cappuccino Chronograph

Echo/neutra 1956: a Swiss, mechanical, chronograph and GMT for under €2,000

The echo/neutra 1956 Chrono GMT Cappuccino combines a full chronograph function and a second time zone display in a single case. This new variation, launched in September 2026, adopts a brown/taupe dial named "Cappuccino" with lighter beige sub-dials and turquoise accents on the GMT hand and chronograph indications. Its 40 mm 316L stainless steel case retains the characteristic proportions of the echo/neutra 1956 collection.

The echo/neutra 1956 Chrono GMT measures 46 mm lug-to-lug and is 14.8 mm thick, including the crystal. The case alternates between satin-brushed and polished finishes and features a fixed ceramic bezel with a telemeter scale. An ultra-domed sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating on the inside protects the dial, while the solid steel caseback bears the collection’s "1956" logo in relief.

At the heart of the echo/neutra 1956 Chrono GMT lies the Sellita SW532M b Elaboré, a Swiss mechanical movement with 21 jewels, operating at 28,800 vibrations per hour / 4 Hz and offering a 62-hour power reserve. It powers the hours and minutes, a central GMT hand, the central chronograph seconds hand, a small seconds sub-dial at 9 o'clock, a 30-minute counter at 12 o'clock, and a 12-hour counter at 6 o'clock. Below the small seconds sub-dial, a day/night disc allows for easy identification of the second time zone's cycle.

The echo/neutra 1956 Chrono GMT Cappuccino comes on a strap handmade in Italy in vintage beige suede with turquoise stitching, accompanied by a second black rubber Tropical strap. The hour and minute hands, as well as an element on the crown, use blue-emitting Super-LumiNova BGW9. With its screw-down crown and 10 ATM / 100-meter water resistance, the 1956 Chrono GMT Cappuccino combines a 1950s-1960s inspired aesthetic with a mechanical architecture that is particularly comprehensive and rare on the watch market.

Technical specifications

• Brand: Echo/neutra
• Collection: 1956
• Model: 1956 Chronograph GMT Cappuccino
• Movement: Swiss Made mechanical, manual-winding
• Caliber: Sellita SW532M b Elaboré
• Frequency: 28,800 vibrations per hour - 4 Hz
• Jewels: 21
• Power reserve: 62 hours
• Functions: Hours, minutes, GMT, small seconds, 12-hour chronograph, and day/night indicator
• Case: 316L stainless steel
• Diameter: 40 mm
• Lug-to-lug: 46 mm
• Thickness: 14.8 mm, including crystal
• Crystal: Ultra-domed sapphire, double anti-reflective coating on the inside
• Caseback: Solid, with "1956" collection logo
• Dial: Cappuccino brown, with lighter beige sub-dials
• Hands: Hour/minute hands in dial tones; turquoise GMT hand
• Luminescence: Super-LumiNova BGW9
• Crown: Screw-down
• Bezel: Fixed ceramic, telemeter scale
• Main strap: Vintage beige suede, turquoise stitching
• Second strap included: Black rubber Tropic
• Strap width: 20 mm
• Clasp: Steel pin buckle
• Water resistance: 10 ATM / 100 meters
• Echo/neutra warranty: 2 years

Why choose this watch?

The echo/neutra 1956 Chrono GMT Cappuccino stands out primarily due to the richness of its complications. It combines a chronograph capable of measuring up to 12 hours, a small seconds display, a second time zone, and a day/night indicator in a case of only 40 mm. The Swiss mechanical Sellita SW532M b Elaboré caliber with a 62-hour power reserve provides the 1956 Chrono GMT with a movement suitable for any situation.

The echo/neutra 1956 Chrono GMT Cappuccino also possesses a particularly distinct visual identity thanks to the combination of brown, beige, and turquoise. The ultra-domed sapphire, telemeter ceramic bezel, screw-down crown, and 100-meter water resistance complete a highly durable construction. With its second Tropical strap included, the 1956 Chrono GMT Cappuccino can also easily transition from a dressy configuration to more casual use.

About the brand Echo/neutra

Echo/neutra is an Italian watchmaker founded by Nicola Callegaro and Cristiano Quaglia, which combines Italian design with Swiss Made watchmaking. The brand claims an approach centered on the durability of objects, the quality of materials, and a design intended to remain relevant beyond passing trends. Its 1956 collection draws its inspiration directly from the watches of the 1950s and 1960s.