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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.

From video reviewers

The Swiss Made Sellita SW510M BH b manual chronograph movement is a shared strength. The comfortable 40mm case size with a 46mm lug-to-lug is also a consensus point. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses or points of disagreement.

Serica Réf. 5303

Owners widely praise the Serica Réf. 5303 for its unique neo-vintage design, sophisticated aesthetics, and excellent finishing, with many highlighting the smooth winding action and the tactile quality of the bezel click as industry-benchmark. The 39mm case is frequently cited as well-proportioned and wearable, especially for smaller wrists. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +2 seconds per day and another +5.5 seconds per day, while the 42-hour power reserve was noted as a point of desire for longer duration. Some owners have reported significant quality control issues, including dial shifting, non-functional hacking, and misaligned or jammed bezels, with concerns also raised about the Soprod movement and the manufacturer's communication. Overall, owners rate the Serica Réf. 5303 highly for its distinctive design and refined finishing, despite some significant quality control concerns raised by a few.

From video reviewers

The COSC and Grand Chronomètre Serica® certifications are a significant strength. No shared weaknesses were identified.

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 Chrono40mm
Réf. 530339mm
Power Reserve
1956 Chrono48h
Réf. 530342h
Water Resistance
1956 Chrono100m
Réf. 5303300m
MSRP
1956 Chrono$2,060
Réf. 5303$1,857

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
14.1mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510
Soprod M100
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
48h
42h
Jewels
23
0
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,060
$1,857
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