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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 Khaki Field Auto Chrono

The Hamilton Khaki Field Auto Chrono is widely praised for its retro military design, value proposition, and reliable ETA movement. Reviewers highlight its 42mm steel case, 100m water resistance, and the H-21 automatic movement offering a 60-hour power reserve. One editorial review notes the unusual dial layout omits a running seconds indicator for symmetry, featuring day and date windows instead. The case is described as black PVD-treated stainless steel with a brushed finish and polished bezel, complemented by a black-on-black dial with dark grey Super-LumiNova and polished Arabic numerals. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Hamilton Khaki Field Auto Chrono a well-designed tactical sports watch offering a strong combination of style and value.

From video reviewers

The reliable automatic chronograph movement and rugged, military-inspired aesthetic are cited as strengths. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 Chrono40mm
Khaki Field Auto Chrono42mm
Power Reserve
1956 Chrono48h
Khaki Field Auto Chrono60h
Water Resistance
1956 Chrono100m
Khaki Field Auto Chrono100m
MSRP
1956 Chrono$2,060
Khaki Field Auto Chrono$2,175

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
14.1mm
14.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
0mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
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-21
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
$2,175
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