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Echo/Neutra 1956 ChronovsMaen Skymaster 38 MKIII

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

1956 Chrono
Echo/Neutra1956 Chrono
MSRP $2,060
Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 Chrono40mm
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
Power Reserve
1956 Chrono48h
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
Water Resistance
1956 Chrono100m
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
MSRP
1956 Chrono$2,060
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
14.1mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Ultra-domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
White
M6.1.1
Lume
Superluminova Old Radium
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510M BH b elaboré
Sellita SW510mb
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Jewels
23
25
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,060
$1,679

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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.

Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII

The Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII is praised for its refined case, impressive fit and finish, and compact 38mm size, which offers a premium feel with a sharp, legible dial and well-executed applied markers. Reviewers note the sweet winding action and the vintage-inspired brown sunburst dial with dauphine hands and lollipop register pointers. The watch is powered by a manual-wind Sellita SW510Mb movement with a 63-hour power reserve. Accuracy figures vary, with one reviewer reporting +7 seconds per day and another stating a tolerance of +/-15 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII for its refined vintage-inspired design and compact dimensions at its price point.

From video reviewers

The 38mm case size is a key strength for the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII. Reviewers noted the excellent quality-price ratio for a Swiss-made chronograph.

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