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Echo/Neutra 1956 ChronovsGrand Seiko SLGW005

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1956 Chrono
Echo/Neutra1956 Chrono
MSRP $2,060
SLGW005
Grand SeikoSLGW005
MSRP $9,700

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 Chrono40mm
SLGW00538.8mm
Power Reserve
1956 Chrono48h
SLGW00580h
Water Resistance
1956 Chrono100m
SLGW00530m
MSRP
1956 Chrono$2,060
SLGW005$9,700

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38.8mm
Thickness
14.1mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
43.7mm
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

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510M BH b elaboré
9SA4
Power Reserve
48h
80h
Jewels
23
25
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,060
$9,700

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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 SLGW005

The Grand Seiko SLGW005 is lauded for its faithful recreation of the 1968 45GS, featuring a desirable double-signed dial and a beautifully finished case adhering to the Grammar of Design. It is powered by the new 9SA4 manual-winding, high-beat movement, offering an 80-hour power reserve and a mean daily rate of -3/+5 seconds. Owners consider it a "gloriously perfect" and "pure and elegant expression" of Grand Seiko's strengths, with one owner preferring its creamy dial over a more pronounced beige found on other models. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGW005 highly for its elegant design and impressive high-beat movement.

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