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Echo/Neutra 1956 ChronovsSchofield Obscura

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1956 Chrono
Echo/Neutra1956 Chrono
MSRP $2,060
Obscura
SchofieldObscura
MSRP $12,139

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 Chrono40mm
Obscura44mm
Power Reserve
1956 Chrono48h
Obscura57h
Water Resistance
1956 Chrono100m
Obscura200m
MSRP
1956 Chrono$2,060
Obscura$12,139

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Sport
Diameter
40mm
44mm
Thickness
14.1mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
52.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
24mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Damascus Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Ultra-domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
White
Dark Grey
Lume
Superluminova Old Radium
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510M BH b elaboré
Unitas 6498-2
Power Reserve
48h
57h
Jewels
23
25
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,060
$12,139

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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.

Schofield Obscura

The Schofield Obscura is recognized for its unique Damascus steel case with a textured, reptile-scale or cellular finish and a multi-level dial enhanced by vibrant, multi-emission Super-LumiNova. This hand-wound timepiece is powered by a Unitas/ETA 6498-2 movement, visible through smoked sapphire crystals. It is limited to 40 pieces and priced around £9,558. On balance, reviewers highlight the Schofield Obscura's distinctive case and dial as its primary draw, making it a notable piece for collectors.

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