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Echo/Neutra 1956 ChronovsSeiko Alpinist

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1956 Chrono
Echo/Neutra1956 Chrono
MSRP $2,060
Alpinist
SeikoAlpinist
MSRP $750

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 Chrono40mm
Alpinist39.5mm
Power Reserve
1956 Chrono48h
Alpinist70h
Water Resistance
1956 Chrono100m
Alpinist200m
MSRP
1956 Chrono$2,060
Alpinist$750

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
14.1mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.4mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless 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
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
White
Black
Lume
Superluminova Old Radium
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510M BH b elaboré
6R35
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
48h
70h
Jewels
23
24
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,060
$750

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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.

Seiko Alpinist

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical for its durability, accuracy, and value, with many appreciating its versatile style and useful day-date complication. Some owners highlight the 70-hour power reserve and 20 bar water resistance as significant benefits. However, opinions are divided on its size and thickness, with some finding it too large and heavy for a field watch, while others consider it a perfect or comfortable fit, especially at 38mm. There is also disagreement regarding the crystal type, with some criticizing the Hardlex while others appreciate the sapphire. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical highly for its robust performance and good value, despite differing views on its dimensions.

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