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Echo/Neutra 1956 ChronovsChristopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

1956 Chrono
Echo/Neutra1956 Chrono
MSRP $2,060
C1 Bel Canto Classic
Christopher WardC1 Bel Canto Classic
MSRP $5,340

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 Chrono40mm
C1 Bel Canto Classic40mm
Power Reserve
1956 Chrono48h
C1 Bel Canto Classic38h
Water Resistance
1956 Chrono100m
C1 Bel Canto Classic30m
MSRP
1956 Chrono$2,060
C1 Bel Canto Classic$5,340

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Thickness
14.1mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Ultra-domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
White
Oro
Indices
Applied
Roman numerals
Lume
Superluminova Old Radium
SLN C1 X1 BL

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510M BH b elaboré
SW200-1
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
48h
38h
Jewels
23
29
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,060
$5,340

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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.

Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic

The Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic features a 41mm titanium case with a glassbox sapphire crystal and a laser-etched guilloché dial with Roman numerals. It utilizes a modified Sellita SW200-1 movement with a chiming module, and its chiming mechanism showcases meticulous hand-finishing. One reviewer found the Oyster-style bracelet a stylistic mismatch for the watch's classical dial design. On balance, reviewers highlight the C1 Bel Canto Classic's refined dial and hand-finished chiming mechanism.

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