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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 40mm case with a 46mm lug-to-lug provides a comfortable fit. The Swiss Made Sellita SW510M BH b manual chronograph movement is a shared highlight.

Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition is praised for its attractive emerald green sunburst dial with gold accents and its comfortable wearability. Owners note the dial looks gorgeous in the right light, and some find it fits better than other models. The watch features a 40mm steel case, a domed sapphire crystal, and 300m water resistance, powered by the 6R55 movement with a 72-hour power reserve. However, some find the watch wears top-heavy due to its density and case design, and the bracelet clasp is criticized for stamped parts and limited micro-adjustment. The retail price of €1,700 is considered high by some, with sales recommended. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the dial's beauty and the watch's comfortable fit, despite some reservations about its weight distribution and bracelet clasp.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 Chrono40mm
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition40mm
Power Reserve
1956 Chrono48h
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition72h
Water Resistance
1956 Chrono100m
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition300m
MSRP
1956 Chrono$2,060
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition$1,550

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Thickness
14.1mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.4mm
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
Curved
AR Coating
Underside
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
White
Lume
Superluminova Old Radium
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510
Seiko 6R55
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
48h
72h
Jewels
23
24
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,060
$1,550
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