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Echo/Neutra 1956 ChronovsSeiko Captain Willard

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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.

From video reviewers

The watch offers a Swiss-made Sellita SW510M BH b manual-wind movement and a comfortable 40mm diameter. The ultra-domed sapphire crystal provides significant vintage flair.

Seiko Captain Willard

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Diver's Modern Re-interpretation is praised for its impressive finishing and value, with reviewers noting its well-designed dial and excellent LumiBrite lume. The watch features a textured grey or dark brown dial, silver hands and indexes with beige or cream lume, and a matte grey or dark bezel insert. It houses the 6R35 automatic movement with a 70-hour power reserve. Some reviewers question if its performance specs align with its price point. Overall, reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Diver's Modern Re-interpretation highly for its finishing and value over $1,000.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 Chrono40mm
Captain Willard42.7mm
Power Reserve
1956 Chrono48h
Captain Willard70h
Water Resistance
1956 Chrono100m
Captain Willard200m
MSRP
1956 Chrono$2,060
Captain Willard$1,300

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42.7mm
Thickness
14.1mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.6mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Ultra-domed
Curved
Dial Color
White
Black
Lume
Superluminova Old Radium
LumiBrite

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510
Seiko 6R35
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
48h
70h
Jewels
23
24
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,060
$1,300
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