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Echo/Neutra 1956 ChronovsTissot Classic Dream Swissmatic

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1956 Chrono
Echo/Neutra1956 Chrono
MSRP $2,060
Classic Dream Swissmatic
TissotClassic Dream Swissmatic
MSRP $550

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 Chrono40mm
Classic Dream Swissmatic42mm
Power Reserve
1956 Chrono48h
Classic Dream Swissmatic72h
Water Resistance
1956 Chrono100m
Classic Dream Swissmatic50m
MSRP
1956 Chrono$2,060
Classic Dream Swissmatic$550

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
14.1mm
11.53mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Ultra-domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
White
Silver
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
Superluminova Old Radium
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510M BH b elaboré
Swissmatic
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
48h
72h
Jewels
23
25
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,060
$550

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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.

Tissot Classic Dream Swissmatic

Owners widely praise the Tissot Classic Dream Swissmatic for its classy white dial with Roman numerals, superb wearability due to balanced dimensions, and elegant, finely finished stainless steel components. The watch is also noted for its sapphire crystal, Swiss-made automatic movement, and sleek design, with one owner calling it a "steal" at $150. However, the Swissmatic movement's accuracy can vary, with one user noting a potential -10/+30 seconds per day, and another seeing figures from +1/+2 to about -6 seconds per day. Some owners feel the 43mm case wears large and can appear oversized on smaller wrists, and the 50-meter water resistance is seen as a limitation by some. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Classic Dream Swissmatic highly for its value as a Swiss-made automatic with a sapphire crystal and elegant design at its price point.

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