Which is cheaper, the Bernhardt Captain or the Geckota Phalanx?

At MSRP the Geckota Phalanx is the cheaper of the two at $349, against $749 for the Bernhardt Captain — a $400 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bernhardt Captain or the Geckota Phalanx?

The Geckota Phalanx wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Bernhardt Captain — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Bernhardt Captain or the Geckota Phalanx?

The Geckota Phalanx is rated to 300m versus 50m for the Bernhardt Captain.

What movement does the Bernhardt Captain run compared to the Geckota Phalanx?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Bernhardt Captain uses the Miyota 9039 and the Geckota Phalanx uses the ETA 2824-2.

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Bernhardt CaptainvsGeckota Phalanx

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MSRP $749

MSRP $349

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Captain38mm

Phalanx42mm

Power Reserve

Captain—

Phalanx—

Water Resistance

Captain50m

Phalanx300m

MSRP

Captain$749

Phalanx$349

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

—

Green

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

ETA 2824-2

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$749

$349

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