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Echo/Neutra 1956 ChronovsTraska Summiteer Charcoal

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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.

Traska Summiteer Charcoal

Owners widely praise the Traska Summiteer Charcoal for its comfortable 38.5mm size, short lugs, clean dial, and proud crystal, with some noting its excellent fit and finish and smooth winding action. Timekeeping averages +2 seconds per day, and the hardened steel treatment is a valued addition. Some owners find the dial plain and prefer textured alternatives, and one owner experienced dial alignment issues with a recent Traska release. The bracelet is criticized by some for being noisy, sagging, and having a clasp with rough edges, though others praise its on-the-fly micro-adjustment. On balance, owners rate the Traska Summiteer Charcoal highly for its overall package and value proposition at its price point.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 Chrono40mm
Summiteer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
1956 Chrono48h
Summiteer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
1956 Chrono100m
Summiteer Charcoal100m
MSRP
1956 Chrono$2,060
Summiteer Charcoal$700

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Thickness
14.1mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
0mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Ultra-domed
Dial Color
White
Burgundy
Lume
Superluminova Old Radium
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510M BH b elaboré
Miyota 9039
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
48h
42h
Jewels
23
24
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,060
$700
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