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Echo/Neutra 1956 ChronovsTissot PR516

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1956 Chrono
Echo/Neutra1956 Chrono
MSRP $2,060
PR516
TissotPR516
MSRP $825

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 Chrono40mm
PR51638mm
Power Reserve
1956 Chrono48h
PR51680h
Water Resistance
1956 Chrono100m
PR516100m
MSRP
1956 Chrono$2,060
PR516$825

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Sport
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
14.1mm
11.18mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
37mm
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
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
Superluminova Old Radium
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510M BH b elaboré
Powermatic 80
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
48h
80h
Jewels
23
25
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,060
$825

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 PR516

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot PR516 for its vintage-inspired dial, robust case finishing, and the horological substance offered at its price point, with some noting its 38mm size and historical connections as highlights. The manual-wind movement is frequently cited for its 68-hour power reserve and modern technology. However, the watch's 14mm thickness and substantial lug-to-lug distance are noted as potentially making it wear large on smaller wrists. Some owners find the dial bland and the fixed bezel disappointing, while others criticize the basic stamped clasp and simplistic movement finishing visible through the display caseback. On balance, owners and reviewers consider the Tissot PR516 a compelling heritage-inspired sports watch, particularly for its value and vintage motorsport aesthetic.

From video reviewers

The value proposition against competitors is a shared strength. Reviewers did not agree on the case size, with mentions of 40mm and 38mm.

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