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Echo/Neutra 1956 ChronovsBreitling Chronomat Automatic 36

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1956 Chrono
Echo/Neutra1956 Chrono
MSRP $2,060
Chronomat Automatic 36
BreitlingChronomat Automatic 36
MSRP $12,200
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.

Breitling Chronomat Automatic 36

Owners widely praise the Breitling Chronomat Automatic 36 for its comfortable 36mm case size, excellent fit and finish, and the unique appeal of its dials, with the blue and green variants frequently highlighted. The Rouleaux bracelet is consistently noted as very comfortable and a standout feature, connecting the watch to its Chronomat heritage, while the anti-reflective coating and color-matched date wheel enhance its visual appeal. Some owners find the styling slightly feminine, and its marketing as a ladies' line is questioned, though it is broadly seen as a versatile unisex option that fits well on smaller wrists. The $10,950 price is considered a stretch by one reviewer, particularly given the bezel gems and strap. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Breitling Chronomat Automatic 36 highly for its comfortable wearability and distinctive dial and bracelet design.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 Chrono40mm
Chronomat Automatic 3636mm
Power Reserve
1956 Chrono48h
Chronomat Automatic 3642h
Water Resistance
1956 Chrono100m
Chronomat Automatic 36100m
MSRP
1956 Chrono$2,060
Chronomat Automatic 36$12,200

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
14.1mm
9.68mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel & 18k Red Gold
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Stainless steel & 18k red gold
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Ultra-domed
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
White
Indices
Applied
Lume
Superluminova Old Radium
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510M BH b elaboré
Breitling 10
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
48h
42h
Jewels
23
0
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,060
$12,200
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