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Echo/Neutra 1956 ChronovsGrand Seiko SBGW257

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1956 Chrono
Echo/Neutra1956 Chrono
MSRP $2,060
SBGW257
Grand SeikoSBGW257
MSRP $38,000

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 Chrono40mm
SBGW25738mm
Power Reserve
1956 Chrono48h
SBGW25772h
Water Resistance
1956 Chrono100m
SBGW25730m
MSRP
1956 Chrono$2,060
SBGW257$38,000

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
14.1mm
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Platinum
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
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
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510M BH b elaboré
9S64
Power Reserve
48h
72h
Jewels
23
25
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,060
$38,000

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGW257

The Grand Seiko SBGW257 is a platinum dress watch praised for its refined, subtle luxury and classic design. Reviewers highlight its 38mm diameter and 10.9mm thickness as near-perfect sizing for a dress watch. The watch features an 18k white gold dial with a sunray-brushed silver finish and gold hour markers, complemented by a refined application of the Grand Seiko wordmark. It is powered by the manual-wind Caliber 9S64 movement, offering a 72-hour power reserve and an accuracy rating of +5 to -3 seconds per day. The Grand Seiko SBGW257 is priced at €39,000. On balance, reviewers appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGW257 for its exquisite finishing and classic proportions, embodying a quiet luxury.

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