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Echo/Neutra 1956 ChronovsBrew Retrograph

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1956 Chrono
Echo/Neutra1956 Chrono
MSRP $2,060
Retrograph
BrewRetrograph
MSRP $375

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 Chrono40mm
Retrograph38mm
Power Reserve
1956 Chrono48h
Retrograph
Water Resistance
1956 Chrono100m
Retrograph50m
MSRP
1956 Chrono$2,060
Retrograph$375

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
14.1mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel 316L
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Stainless Steel 316L

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Ultra-domed
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
White
Cobalt Blue Sunburst
Indices
Applied
Lume
Superluminova Old Radium
None

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510M BH b elaboré
VK64
Type
Manual
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
48h
0h
Jewels
23
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,060
$375

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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.

Brew Retrograph

The Brew Retrograph is widely praised for its unique 1970s "TV Dial" aesthetic, thin profile, and comfortable wearability, with owners appreciating its well-finished rectangular case featuring alternating polishing and brushing, and its sunburst dials with contrasting matte subdials. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight the Seiko VK64 meca-quartz movement for its solid performance, instantaneous chronograph reset with good tactile feel, and quartz accuracy, all at an affordable price point. Some owners note the lack of a running second hand and that the date change is not instant, while one owner found the strap needed improvement. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Brew Retrograph highly for its distinctive design and excellent value, particularly praising its comfortable wearability and the satisfying meca-quartz chronograph function.

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