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Echo/Neutra 1956 ChronovsSeiko 62MAS

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1956 Chrono
Echo/Neutra1956 Chrono
MSRP $2,060
62MAS
Seiko62MAS
MSRP $1,200
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.

Seiko 62MAS

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch is praised for its vintage-inspired finishing, crisp bezel action, and build quality. Owners widely report the movement averages within +/- 10 seconds per day, though some note accuracy issues. The 40mm case size is considered by some to wear larger than expected, and the price point is a subject of debate, with some finding it too high and others fair. The watch features a 72-hour power reserve from the Caliber 6R55 movement, a 300-meter depth rating, and a box-shaped sapphire crystal. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch for its refined design and solid build quality, despite some reservations about its price and perceived size.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 Chrono40mm
62MAS40.5mm
Power Reserve
1956 Chrono48h
62MAS70h
Water Resistance
1956 Chrono100m
62MAS200m
MSRP
1956 Chrono$2,060
62MAS$1,200

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Thickness
14.1mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47.6mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Ultra-domed
Curved
AR Coating
Underside
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
White
Black
Lume
Superluminova Old Radium
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510M BH b elaboré
6R35
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
48h
70h
Jewels
23
24
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,060
$1,200
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