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Echo/Neutra 1956 ChronovsHamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto

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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 Performer Auto

Owners praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto for its stylish looks, clean case finishing, and 80-hour power reserve, making it a good option for a first Swiss watch. Some owners note the 34mm size might be small and suggest it is a bit pricey. One owner finds the flatter crystal reduces light reflection and perceived chunkiness, and it sits well on smaller wrists due to a reasonable lug-to-lug distance. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto highly for its blend of brand reputation, aesthetics, and practical features at its price point.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 Chrono40mm
Jazzmaster Performer Auto34mm
Power Reserve
1956 Chrono48h
Jazzmaster Performer Auto80h
Water Resistance
1956 Chrono100m
Jazzmaster Performer Auto100m
MSRP
1956 Chrono$2,060
Jazzmaster Performer Auto$1,245

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
40mm
34mm
Thickness
14.1mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
0mm
Lug Width
0mm
18mm
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
Blue
Lume
Superluminova Old Radium
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510M BH b elaboré
H-10
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
48h
80h
Jewels
23
0
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,060
$1,245
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