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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsGeckota Pioneer Special Edition

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Pioneer Special Edition
GeckotaPioneer Special Edition
MSRP $399

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Pioneer Special Edition41.5mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Pioneer Special Edition40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Pioneer Special Edition100m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Pioneer Special Edition$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
42mm
41.5mm
Thickness
12.6mm
12.05mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
47.8mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Red
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
NH38
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$399

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What people say

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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered

The satin-finished steel case is well-executed and aesthetically pleasing. The watch's lumières de nuit are not particularly bright, which might be a drawback for some users. Reviewers disagree on the watch's originality, with one reviewer finding it pleasing in-person and another describing it as decidedly derivative.

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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