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Echo/Neutra 1956 ChronovsLongines MASTER COLLECTION

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1956 Chrono
Echo/Neutra1956 Chrono
MSRP $2,060
MASTER COLLECTION
LonginesMASTER COLLECTION
MSRP $2,450

At a glance

23 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 Chrono40mm
MASTER COLLECTION34mm
Power Reserve
1956 Chrono48h
MASTER COLLECTION
Water Resistance
1956 Chrono100m
MASTER COLLECTION30m
MSRP
1956 Chrono$2,060
MASTER COLLECTION$2,450

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
40mm
34mm
Thickness
14.1mm
9.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510M BH b elaboré
L888.5
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
48h
0h
Jewels
23
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,060
$2,450

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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.

Longines MASTER COLLECTION

Owners widely praise the Longines Master Collection for its excellent value, refined design, and high-quality finishing, with specific mentions of beautiful dials featuring engraved Breguet numerals and attractive vintage aesthetics. The watch is noted for its dressy feel and classic styling, with some owners preferring its wearability to other collections. However, some reviewers flag the subdial cutting off numerals, uninspiring crown and pushers on certain chronograph models, and a lack of micro-adjustments on the bracelet. Other owners find the case finishing homogenous and dial printing less refined, and the collection's traditional styling is sometimes seen as less popular than sportier alternatives. Accuracy figures are not consistently reported across sources, and water resistance is noted as 30m on one variant. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Master Collection highly for its refined design and exceptional value, particularly for its dress watch offerings.

From video reviewers

The watch's lug-to-lug fit of 44.75mm is a notable combination with its 38.5mm width, making it suitable for smaller wrists. The Longines MASTER COLLECTION's annual calendar function can be finicky, requiring occasional manual adjustments to keep it accurate. Reviewers disagree on the watch's case size, with one reviewer mentioning 40mm and another mentioning 42mm.

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