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Echo/Neutra 1956 ChronovsOak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte

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1956 Chrono
Echo/Neutra1956 Chrono
MSRP $2,060
The Olmsted Matte
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted Matte
MSRP $1,775

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 Chrono40mm
The Olmsted Matte38mm
Power Reserve
1956 Chrono48h
The Olmsted Matte42h
Water Resistance
1956 Chrono100m
The Olmsted Matte100m
MSRP
1956 Chrono$2,060
The Olmsted Matte$1,775

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
14.1mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44.9mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel (matte ceramic coated)
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Ultra-domed
Double-domed
Dial Color
White
Black
Lume
Superluminova Old Radium
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510M BH b elaboré
Sellita SW300
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
48h
42h
Jewels
23
25
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,060
$1,775

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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.

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte is praised for its stealthy, modern field watch aesthetic, featuring a durable ceramic-coated steel case and a clean, no-date dial. Reviewers highlight its comfortable 38mm dimensions and 100m water resistance. The watch offers exceptional value at $1,475, including two straps and a travel wallet, with a modified ETA 2892-A2 movement. One reviewer notes the ceramic coating may develop patina with heavy wear. Overall, reviewers rate Oak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte highly for its stealthy design and value proposition.

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