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Echo/Neutra 1956 ChronovsSeiko King Seiko KSK

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

1956 Chrono
Echo/Neutra1956 Chrono
MSRP $2,060
King Seiko KSK
SeikoKing Seiko KSK
MSRP $1,900
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 King Seiko KSK

The King Seiko KSK is widely praised for its refined finishing, with owners and reviewers noting its sharp case, faceted lugs, and well-executed dial indices, often comparing its polishing favorably to Grand Seiko. Enthusiasts appreciate its slim, retro design, with some stating it wears smaller than its official size due to the cushion case and close-to-the-wrist feel. The use of the slimline Calibre 6L35 movement is seen as an upgrade, maintaining the watch's slender profile, though some owners express concern over the price point and the perceived value of the movement. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +5 to +7 seconds per day, while another notes +15/-10 seconds per day. Some owners have noted minor quality control issues such as misaligned screws or a burr on a hand. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the King Seiko KSK highly for its exceptional case and dial finishing at its price point.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 Chrono40mm
King Seiko KSK36.1mm
Power Reserve
1956 Chrono48h
King Seiko KSK72h
Water Resistance
1956 Chrono100m
King Seiko KSK100m
MSRP
1956 Chrono$2,060
King Seiko KSK$1,900

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
40mm
36.1mm
Thickness
14.1mm
11.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
43mm
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
Box
AR Coating
Underside
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
White
Black
Lume
Superluminova Old Radium
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510M BH b elaboré
6R51
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
48h
72h
Jewels
23
24
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,060
$1,900
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