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Echo/Neutra 1956 ChronovsSinn 6012

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6012
Sinn6012
MSRP $5,929
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.

From video reviewers

The watch offers a Swiss-made Sellita SW510M BH b manual-wind movement and a comfortable 40mm diameter. The ultra-domed sapphire crystal provides significant vintage flair.

Sinn 6012

The Sinn 6012 is a handsome, complicated chronograph featuring five dial-side complications, including a moon phase, built on a modified ETA 7751 movement. Reviewers note its clean dial offers good legibility, though one wished for a red accent on the date pointer. One long-time enthusiast considers the Frankfurt series, including the 6012, to be overpriced. The 14.5mm thickness makes it a slightly tall dress option. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Sinn 6012 to be a well-executed, complicated chronograph, with the primary reservation being its perceived value.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 Chrono40mm
601241.5mm
Power Reserve
1956 Chrono48h
601238h
Water Resistance
1956 Chrono100m
6012100m
MSRP
1956 Chrono$2,060
6012$5,929

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Tool
Diameter
40mm
41.5mm
Thickness
14.1mm
14.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
0mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
polished
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Ultra-domed
Dial Color
White
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
Superluminova Old Radium
Luminescent

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510
Sinn SZ06
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
48h
38h
Jewels
23
25
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
Chronograph, Date, Day-Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,060
$5,929
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