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Echo/Neutra 1956 ChronovsRolex Cosmograph Daytona

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

1956 Chrono
Echo/Neutra1956 Chrono
MSRP $2,060
Cosmograph Daytona
RolexCosmograph Daytona
MSRP $80,450
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona

Owners widely praise the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona for its comfortable 40mm case, superior bracelet and clasp, and continuous movement improvements, with some finding it sleeker and more luxurious than alternatives. Reviewers note a subtly increased 40mm case size, balanced lugs, and a tweaked dial for improved legibility, incorporating a steel ring around the ceramic bezel. Some owners find the finishing not worth the MSRP for a steel sports watch, citing the hidden movement and subpar decorations, while others consider it absolutely not worth the current market price. Owners are split on dial preference, with some preferring the black dial for its sleekness and classiness, while others favor the white dial for its sporty, classic appearance and contrast. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona highly for its wearability and refined finishing, despite some finding the price steep.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 Chrono40mm
Cosmograph Daytona40mm
Power Reserve
1956 Chrono48h
Cosmograph Daytona72h
Water Resistance
1956 Chrono100m
Cosmograph Daytona100m
MSRP
1956 Chrono$2,060
Cosmograph Daytona$80,450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Thickness
14.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
18 kt white gold
Finish
Brushed + Polished
18 kt yellow gold
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Ultra-domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
White
Turquoise
Indices
Applied
Index
Lume
Superluminova Old Radium
Chromalight

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510M BH b elaboré
4131
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
48h
72h
Jewels
23
47
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,060
$80,450
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