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Echo/Neutra 1956 ChronovsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

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1956 Chrono
Echo/Neutra1956 Chrono
MSRP $2,060
Prospex SPEEDTIMER
SeikoProspex SPEEDTIMER
MSRP $750
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 Prospex SPEEDTIMER

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER's design, with specific mentions of its beautiful ice blue sundial and compact 39mm case size, which some note wears smaller than its specifications due to a short lug-to-lug distance. Reviewers highlight its racing-inspired aesthetic and versatility, with one owner finding the 39mm solar model a sturdy and reliable everyday watch with 100m water resistance. However, some owners question the value proposition, citing the $700 price for a solar quartz model and a thickness of 13mm, while others expressed a preference for automatic movements. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER's attractive vintage-inspired design and compact wearability, though some debate its value and thickness for a solar quartz chronograph.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 Chrono40mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER41.4mm
Power Reserve
1956 Chrono48h
Prospex SPEEDTIMER40h
Water Resistance
1956 Chrono100m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER100m
MSRP
1956 Chrono$2,060
Prospex SPEEDTIMER$750

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
40mm
41.4mm
Thickness
14.1mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
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
Curved
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
V192
Type
Manual
Quartz
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Jewels
23
25
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,060
$750
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