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What people say

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Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

From video reviewers

The watch offers a Swiss-made Sellita SW510M BH b manual-wind movement and a comfortable 40mm diameter. The ultra-domed sapphire crystal provides significant vintage flair.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Auto for its gorgeous, stunning, and captivating dials, particularly the champagne and burgundy variants, and its thin, comfortable profile, often noted at around 7mm to 8.4mm, making it ideal for wearability under shirt cuffs. The ETA 2892 movement is considered a strong value, though some owners report the rotor can be noisy and the winding feel unrefined, while others find the small crown difficult to manipulate. The absence of a second hand is polarizing, with some appreciating the simplicity and ease of setting, while others miss its presence. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Auto highly for its attractive, thin design and dial beauty at its price point.

From video reviewers

The slim case profile and affordable price point are consistently praised. Reviewers noted the absence of a second hand.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 Chrono40mm
Jazzmaster Thinline Auto40mm
Power Reserve
1956 Chrono48h
Jazzmaster Thinline Auto42h
Water Resistance
1956 Chrono100m
Jazzmaster Thinline Auto50m
MSRP
1956 Chrono$2,060
Jazzmaster Thinline Auto$1,145

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Thickness
14.1mm
8.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
0mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510
ETA 2892-A2
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
48h
42h
Jewels
23
0
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,060
$1,145
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