Which is cheaper, the Echo/Neutra 1956 Chrono or the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch?

At MSRP the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch is the cheaper of the two at $420, against $2,060 for the Echo/Neutra 1956 Chrono — a $1,640 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Echo/Neutra 1956 Chrono or the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch?

The Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch wears larger at 41.5mm versus 40mm for the Echo/Neutra 1956 Chrono — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Echo/Neutra 1956 Chrono or the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch?

The Echo/Neutra 1956 Chrono is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Echo/Neutra 1956 Chrono or the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch?

The Echo/Neutra 1956 Chrono carries a 48-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch.

What movement does the Echo/Neutra 1956 Chrono run compared to the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch?

The Echo/Neutra 1956 Chrono runs a manual winding chronograph caliber (Sellita SW510M BH b elaboré), while the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch runs a automatic (F6B24).

Side by side

Echo/Neutra 1956 ChronovsOrient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch

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

Echo/Neutra 1956 Chrono

1956 Chrono

MSRP $2,060

Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch

ra-ak0306s30b

MSRP $420

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

1956 Chrono40mm

RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch41.5mm

Power Reserve

1956 Chrono48h

RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch40h

Water Resistance

1956 Chrono100m

RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch50m

MSRP

1956 Chrono$2,060

RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch$420

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Ultra-domed

Flat

AR Coating

Underside

Inner

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

Complications

GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date

GMT, Day-date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,060

$420

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