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Echo/Neutra 1956 ChronovsGrand Seiko SBGY011

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1956 Chrono
Echo/Neutra1956 Chrono
MSRP $2,060
SBGY011
Grand SeikoSBGY011
MSRP $8,800
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 SBGY011

Grand Seiko SBGY011 owners praise its stunning, subtly textured white dial, with one owner describing its glide as very smooth and the dial itself as stunning in person. The Spring Drive movement is a key appeal, noted for its accuracy of +/- 1 second per day and a 72-hour power reserve. The 40mm stainless steel 44GS case is also a feature. One reviewer expressed a preference for a bracelet over the included crocodile strap. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight the Grand Seiko SBGY011's exceptional dial aesthetics and Spring Drive accuracy as its primary strengths.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 Chrono40mm
SBGY01140mm
Power Reserve
1956 Chrono48h
SBGY01172h
Water Resistance
1956 Chrono100m
SBGY011100m
MSRP
1956 Chrono$2,060
SBGY011$8,800

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Thickness
14.1mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
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
9R31
Type
Manual
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
48h
72h
Jewels
23
25
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,060
$8,800
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