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Echo/Neutra 1956 ChronovsHamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono

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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.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono for its excellent value, blend of classy and sporty design, and detailed dial with applied markers. The watch is noted for its impressive accuracy, with figures ranging from +0.5 to +3 seconds per day. Its 42mm case is described as a classic size with a mix of polished and brushed finishes, and the reverse panda dial is a particular highlight for some. However, the lume is consistently criticized as fading quickly and being underwhelming, and the internal bezel's functionality is found to be cumbersome. One owner found the watch too formal for their needs, while another noted the square case can wear larger than some alternatives. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono highly for its exceptional value and attractive, accurate timekeeping.

From video reviewers

The watch features a quality automatic chronograph movement. The date setting mechanism, requiring a specialized pusher tool, is a notable drawback. Reviewers disagreed on whether the watch competes effectively with luxury alternatives at its price point.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 Chrono40mm
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono42mm
Power Reserve
1956 Chrono48h
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono60h
Water Resistance
1956 Chrono100m
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono100m
MSRP
1956 Chrono$2,060
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono$1,845

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
14.1mm
14.83mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
0mm
Lug Width
0mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510M BH b elaboré
H-31
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
48h
60h
Jewels
23
0
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,060
$1,845
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