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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.

From video reviewers

The watch's value at its price point is a key strength. The Sellita SW510M BH b manual-wind chronograph movement is also a shared point of mention. No shared weaknesses were identified.

Zenith Chronomaster Open

The open dial showcasing the El Primero movement is cited as a key feature. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 Chrono40mm
Chronomaster Open39.5mm
Power Reserve
1956 Chrono48h
Chronomaster Open60h
Water Resistance
1956 Chrono100m
Chronomaster Open50m
MSRP
1956 Chrono$2,060
Chronomaster Open$11,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
14.1mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
0mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Display

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510
Zenith El Primero 3604
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
36,000 vph
Power Reserve
48h
60h
Jewels
23
0
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,060
$11,100
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