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Echo/Neutra 1956 ChronovsOak & Oscar The Olmsted 38

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1956 Chrono
Echo/Neutra1956 Chrono
MSRP $2,060
The Olmsted 38
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted 38
MSRP $1,775

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 Chrono40mm
The Olmsted 3838mm
Power Reserve
1956 Chrono48h
The Olmsted 3842h
Water Resistance
1956 Chrono100m
The Olmsted 38100m
MSRP
1956 Chrono$2,060
The Olmsted 38$1,775

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
14.1mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44.9mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510M BH b elaboré
Sellita SW300
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
48h
42h
Jewels
23
25
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,060
$1,775

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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.

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38 is praised for its sharp, stealthy aesthetic with a durable ceramic-coated stainless steel case and a clean, no-date dial. Reviewers highlight its excellent wearability at 38mm and the value proposition at $1,475, which includes two strap options. The watch features a sandwich dial with stencil numerals and orange accents, powered by a modified ETA 2892-A2 movement. Overall, reviewers find Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38 to be a modern and aggressive take on the classic field watch, offering exceptional value.

From video reviewers

The Olmsted 38 features tightly executed tolerances and an ultra-fine level of finishing. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses. Reviewers did not explicitly disagree on any points.

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