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Echo/Neutra 1956 ChronovsBreitling Premier B01 Chronograph 42

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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 Premier B01 Chronograph 42

Owners widely praise the Breitling Premier B01 Chronograph 42 for its timeless and elegant design, exceptional finishing, and high-quality feel, with many noting the stunning sunburst dials and applied Arabic numerals add historical character. Reviewers highlight the versatile design, thoughtful proportions, and the impressive in-house B01 movement as significant value propositions. Owners report a slim and comfortable wear, often feeling smaller than its 42mm case size, and appreciate the case design for fitting a variety of wrists. Some owners find the chronograph pusher stiff when starting and the reset arm requires extra effort, while one owner notes timekeeping accuracy around five seconds fast per day. The lume is considered lackluster by one owner due to small application areas, and some find the tachymeter scale visually distracting.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 Chrono40mm
Premier B01 Chronograph 4242mm
Power Reserve
1956 Chrono48h
Premier B01 Chronograph 4270h
Water Resistance
1956 Chrono100m
Premier B01 Chronograph 42100m
MSRP
1956 Chrono$2,060
Premier B01 Chronograph 42$22,900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
14.1mm
13.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
18kt Pink Gold
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Stainless steel
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Ultra-domed
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
White
Lume
Superluminova Old Radium
None

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510M BH b elaboré
Breitling B01
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
48h
70h
Jewels
23
0
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,060
$22,900
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