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Echo/Neutra 1956 ChronovsBreitling Top Time Deus

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

1956 Chrono
Echo/Neutra1956 Chrono
MSRP $2,060
Top Time Deus
BreitlingTop Time Deus
MSRP $1,500
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 Top Time Deus

Owners widely praise the Breitling Top Time Deus for its striking dial colors and retro racing chronograph styling, with many falling in love with its aesthetic in person and calling it a great first automatic watch. Some owners note the dial color is an off-white that shifts between cream and white depending on lighting, and the "Deus" text is less bold than expected. One owner finds the long lugs a drawback, while another points out the lack of anti-magnetic properties. The Breitling Top Time Deus features a Breitling 23 automatic movement, a 41mm case, and 30m water resistance. Overall, owners rate the Breitling Top Time Deus highly for its unique styling and vibrant dial at the price point.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 Chrono40mm
Top Time Deus41mm
Power Reserve
1956 Chrono48h
Top Time Deus48h
Water Resistance
1956 Chrono100m
Top Time Deus30m
MSRP
1956 Chrono$2,060
Top Time Deus$1,500

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Mechanical
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
14.1mm
14.27mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
51.5mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Stainless steel
Water Resistance
100m
30m
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

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510M BH b elaboré
Breitling 23
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Jewels
23
27
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,060
$1,500
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