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Echo/Neutra 1956 ChronovsGrand Seiko SBGH263

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1956 Chrono
Echo/Neutra1956 Chrono
MSRP $2,060
SBGH263
Grand SeikoSBGH263
MSRP $6,200

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 Chrono40mm
SBGH26339.5mm
Power Reserve
1956 Chrono48h
SBGH26355h
Water Resistance
1956 Chrono100m
SBGH26330m
MSRP
1956 Chrono$2,060
SBGH263$6,200

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
14.1mm
13.1mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510M BH b elaboré
9S85
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
48h
55h
Jewels
23
25
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,060
$6,200

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGH263

The Grand Seiko SBGH263 is praised for its excellent finishing for the price, with reviewers comparing it to Jaeger-LeCoultre. Owners and reviewers highlight the stunning 'Shironeri' dial and gold hands/numerals, and the 39.5mm case size is considered a perfect fit, referencing vintage Grand Seiko models. The watch features a 55-hour power reserve from its 36,000 BPH movement, though one reviewer felt the date aperture was unnecessary. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGH263 highly for its exceptional dial and finishing at its price point.

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