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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.

From video reviewers

The Swiss Made Sellita SW510M BH b manual chronograph movement is a shared strength. The comfortable 40mm case size with a 46mm lug-to-lug is also a consensus point. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses or points of disagreement.

Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Mecaquartz

Owners widely praise the Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Mecaquartz for its versatile 38mm size, retro racing design, and excellent finishing for its price point. The reliable Seiko mecaquartz movement is frequently highlighted, as is the watch's 100M water resistance and extensive Super-LumiNova for legibility. Some owners appreciate the 12:00 date window and the satisfying mechanical-feeling chronograph reset. However, one owner found the 38mm case too small for their wrist. The Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Mecaquartz is available starting at $479. Overall, owners rate the Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Mecaquartz highly for its vintage aesthetic and robust build at an accessible price.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 Chrono40mm
Chronoking Mecaquartz38mm
Power Reserve
1956 Chrono48h
Chronoking Mecaquartz
Water Resistance
1956 Chrono100m
Chronoking Mecaquartz100m
MSRP
1956 Chrono$2,060
Chronoking Mecaquartz$610

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
14.1mm
13.4mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Caseback
Solid screw-down
316L Steel Silver Color Caseback

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Ultra-domed
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
White
Silver Vertical Brushed dial, Applied indexes w/ White Super Luminous, Semi-Glossy White inner ring w/ Black Super Luminous dots.
Lume
Superluminova Old Radium
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510
Seiko VK64
Type
Manual
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
48h
0h
Jewels
23
0
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,060
$610
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