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Echo/Neutra 1956 ChronovsOak & Oscar The Burnham

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Oak & Oscar The Burnham

Oak & Oscar is praised for its distinct design language and consistent aesthetic, with owners appreciating the brand's Chicago roots and community. Reviewers highlight the detailed sandwich dials, shield-shaped lume pips, and the founder's passion for quality and transparency. Owners report impressive power reserves and accurate timekeeping, with tactile chronograph pushers noted as satisfying. The Oak & Oscar is also considered relatively slim on strap. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Oak & Oscar highly for its unique design ethos and strong community engagement.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 Chrono40mm
The Burnham40mm
Power Reserve
1956 Chrono48h
The Burnham
Water Resistance
1956 Chrono100m
The Burnham
MSRP
1956 Chrono$2,060
The Burnham$1,650

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Thickness
14.1mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
0mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Ultra-domed
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
White
Lume
Superluminova Old Radium
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
48h
0h
Jewels
23
0
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,060
$1,650
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