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Echo/Neutra 1956 ChronovsOrient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch

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1956 Chrono
Echo/Neutra1956 Chrono
MSRP $2,060
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch
OrientAK00 Version 3 Classic Watch
MSRP $450

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 Chrono40mm
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch42.5mm
Power Reserve
1956 Chrono48h
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch40h
Water Resistance
1956 Chrono100m
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch50m
MSRP
1956 Chrono$2,060
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch$450

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
40mm
42.5mm
Thickness
14.1mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
50.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Display

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510M BH b elaboré
F6B24
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Jewels
23
22
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
GMT, Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,060
$450

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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.

Orient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch

The Orient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch is widely praised as an affordable, classic dress watch with a well-balanced design and a sun and moon dial. Owners appreciate its sapphire crystal, exhibition caseback, and the F6B24 automatic movement, which offers hand-winding, hacking, and day, date, and 24-hour complications. Some owners find the 42.5mm case size and 14mm thickness to be large, and note that the moonphase is a day/night complication. However, others find it surprisingly not heavy and like its layout and finish, considering Orient the best value brand. Overall, owners rate the Orient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch highly for its attractive sun and moon dial and excellent value.

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