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Astor + Banks ChronovsGeckota Pioneer Special Edition

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Chrono
Astor + BanksChrono
MSRP $575
Pioneer Special Edition
GeckotaPioneer Special Edition
MSRP $399

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono44mm
Pioneer Special Edition41.5mm
Power Reserve
Chrono40h
Pioneer Special Edition40h
Water Resistance
Chrono100m
Pioneer Special Edition100m
MSRP
Chrono$575
Pioneer Special Edition$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
44mm
41.5mm
Thickness
12.05mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
Lug Width
20mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Red

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5050.B
NH38
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$399

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What people say

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Astor + Banks Chrono

Owners widely praise the Astor + Banks Chrono for its sporty design, wrist-friendly 38.5mm size, and enthusiast-friendly price starting at $525. One reviewer notes the date numeral is consistently half in shadow due to deep-set placement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Astor + Banks Chrono highly for its design and value at the price point.

Geckota Pioneer Special Edition

Owners widely praise the Geckota Pioneer for its retro-futuristic design and quality build at £349, with one owner noting excellent lume comparable to Panerai and a striking dial that shifts with light. The textured black honeycomb dial and 200m water resistance are also highlighted as strong points. However, some find the 14mm thickness a bit tall, and the NH 35 movement is considered unexciting by some. One owner points out that the thin cross-hair on the dial can be difficult to see from a distance. Overall, owners rate the Geckota Pioneer highly for its distinctive vintage space-age design and strong value proposition.

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