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Echo/Neutra 1956 ChronovsBreitling Super Chronomat Automatic 38

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1956 Chrono
Echo/Neutra1956 Chrono
MSRP $2,060
Super Chronomat Automatic 38
BreitlingSuper Chronomat Automatic 38
MSRP $11,100
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 Super Chronomat Automatic 38

Owners widely praise the Breitling Super Chronomat Automatic 38 for its unique 38mm size, beautiful dial, and highly polished case and bracelet. Some owners, however, note the bracelet would benefit from micro-adjustment for a better fit, and a few express concern that the case feels substantial. One owner reported inconsistent power reserve, barely reaching 36 hours, and poor timekeeping that persisted after service attempts. Overall, owners appreciate the Breitling Super Chronomat Automatic 38 for its striking aesthetics and distinctive sizing, despite some concerns regarding bracelet adjustability and reported timekeeping issues.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 Chrono40mm
Super Chronomat Automatic 3838mm
Power Reserve
1956 Chrono48h
Super Chronomat Automatic 3838h
Water Resistance
1956 Chrono100m
Super Chronomat Automatic 38100m
MSRP
1956 Chrono$2,060
Super Chronomat Automatic 38$11,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
14.1mm
11.88mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Stainless steel
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
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 17 (ETA 2824-2 base)
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
48h
38h
Jewels
23
0
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,060
$11,100
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