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Echo/Neutra 1956 ChronovsHamilton Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono

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1956 Chrono
Echo/Neutra1956 Chrono
MSRP $2,060
Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono
HamiltonJazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono
MSRP $1,995
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 Maestro Auto Chrono

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono for its dramatic increase in quality and attention to detail, its versatile dial layout suitable for dressing up or down, and its bulletproof build that remains problem-free for years. Accuracy figures range from gaining about 5 seconds per day to keeping time within 10 seconds per day even after extended periods without service. Some owners find the lack of a second hand a deal-breaker, and the 45mm size can be chunky and may not fit under shirt sleeves. Concerns exist regarding the movement's serviceability, high maintenance costs, and intervals. On balance, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono highly for its robust build and quality for the price, despite some reservations about its size and serviceability.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 Chrono40mm
Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono45mm
Power Reserve
1956 Chrono48h
Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono60h
Water Resistance
1956 Chrono100m
Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono100m
MSRP
1956 Chrono$2,060
Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono$1,995

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
45mm
Thickness
14.1mm
15.35mm
Lug Width
20mm
23mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510M BH b elaboré
H-21
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
48h
60h
Jewels
23
25
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,060
$1,995
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