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Echo/Neutra 1956 ChronovsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

1956 Chrono
Echo/Neutra1956 Chrono
MSRP $2,060
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 Chrono40mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
1956 Chrono48h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
1956 Chrono100m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
1956 Chrono$2,060
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
14.1mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
38mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Ultra-domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
White
Black
Lume
Superluminova Old Radium
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510M BH b elaboré
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Manual
Quartz
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Jewels
23
25
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,060
$328

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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.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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