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Echo/Neutra 1956 ChronovsPinion Pure Steel

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1956 Chrono
Echo/Neutra1956 Chrono
MSRP $2,060
Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 Chrono40mm
Pure Steel38mm
Power Reserve
1956 Chrono48h
Pure Steel45h
Water Resistance
1956 Chrono100m
Pure Steel100m
MSRP
1956 Chrono$2,060
Pure Steel$1,715

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
14.1mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
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
Dial Color
White
Black
Lume
Superluminova Old Radium
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510M BH b elaboré
Sellita SW261-1
Power Reserve
48h
45h
Jewels
23
25
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,060
$1,715

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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.

Pinion Pure Steel

Owners widely praise the Pinion Pure Steel's balanced 38mm case size and 44mm lug-to-lug, fitting most wrists well. The dial is described as clear and essential, though reviewers note the lack of a minute track makes precise minute setting difficult. Accuracy is regulated in-house to +/- 5 to +/- 15 seconds per day. Some commenters found the white straps on featured watches to look "horrible." Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Pinion Pure Steel for its well-proportioned case and essential dial design.

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