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Echo/Neutra 1956 ChronovsTissot PR516

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1956 Chrono
Echo/Neutra1956 Chrono
MSRP $2,060
PR516
TissotPR516
MSRP $2,150

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 Chrono40mm
PR51641mm
Power Reserve
1956 Chrono48h
PR51668h
Water Resistance
1956 Chrono100m
PR516100m
MSRP
1956 Chrono$2,060
PR516$2,150

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
14.1mm
14.19mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41mm
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
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
Superluminova Old Radium
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510M BH b elaboré
Valjoux
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
48h
68h
Jewels
23
25
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,060
$2,150

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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.

Tissot PR516

The Tissot PR516 is widely praised for its vintage-inspired design, robust and well-finished case, and the value it offers. Owners and reviewers frequently highlight its crisp dials, heritage inspiration, and modern refinements like the Powermatic 80 movement. Some owners appreciate its size and jubilee bracelet, finding it comfortable and a good alternative to other models. However, several sources note a 14mm thickness that can feel noticeable, and the bracelet clasp is considered a weak point by one reviewer, being a folded steel design. The case design is described by some as unrefined or boring, lacking the appeal of the original 70s model, and one enthusiast finds the hands a dealbreaker. The fixed bezel on some variants is seen as a gimmick by some owners, and the orange subdial hand can be difficult to read. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot PR516 highly for its strong vintage aesthetic and robust build quality at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Valjoux automatic movement is a key strength. The price point of €2,145 is a point of contention.

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