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Echo/Neutra 1956 ChronovsCitizen Series 8 870

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1956 Chrono
Echo/Neutra1956 Chrono
MSRP $2,060
Series 8 870
CitizenSeries 8 870
MSRP $1,595

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 Chrono40mm
Series 8 87040.8mm
Power Reserve
1956 Chrono48h
Series 8 87050h
Water Resistance
1956 Chrono100m
Series 8 870100m
MSRP
1956 Chrono$2,060
Series 8 870$1,595

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
40mm
40.8mm
Thickness
14.1mm
12mm
Lug Width
20mm
11mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Ultra-domed
Flat
Dial Color
White
Grey
Lume
Superluminova Old Radium
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510M BH b elaboré
0950
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
48h
50h
Jewels
23
25
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,060
$1,595

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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.

Citizen Series 8 870

The Citizen Series 8 870 is praised for its sharp 40mm steel case with unique bezel construction and a glossy dial featuring finely brushed and polished applied hour markers. It is powered by the in-house caliber 0950 automatic movement, which operates at 4Hz and offers a 50-hour power reserve with enhanced magnetic resistance. The limited edition features a black Duratect DLC coated case, a carbon fiber dial, and is regulated to -5/+10 seconds per day. On balance, reviewers highlight the Series 8 870's distinctive case finishing and the robust in-house movement as key strengths.

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