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Borealis Watch Co. Bull Shark V2vsGeckota Pioneer Automatic

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

Bull Shark V2
Borealis Watch Co.Bull Shark V2
MSRP $495
Pioneer Automatic
GeckotaPioneer Automatic
MSRP $299

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bull Shark V238mm
Pioneer Automatic42mm
Power Reserve
Bull Shark V240h
Pioneer Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Bull Shark V2300m
Pioneer Automatic100m
MSRP
Bull Shark V2$495
Pioneer Automatic$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
12.60mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.00mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Lume
BGW9
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$495
$299

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What people say

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Borealis Watch Co. Bull Shark V2

The red bezel is a standout feature. The watch wears small, which is a concern for larger wrists.

Geckota Pioneer Automatic

Owners widely praise the Geckota Pioneer Automatic for its retro-futuristic design, impressive lume, and unique dial finishing. The red dial variants are particularly favored for their brushed fumee appearance and vintage feel. Accuracy is noted as surprisingly good for an NH35 movement, though one owner reports +/- 20 seconds per day. The watch is considered a bargain by some at $259, while others find the $519 price for the NH35 movement in a 14mm thick case excessive. The 42mm cushion case is noted to wear large due to its lack of a prominent bezel. A minor phantom date position on the crown is reported, and the crystal is very reflective despite an anti-reflective coating. Some find the gold accents look a bit cheap, and one instance of a loose fleck of lume was observed. Overall, owners rate the Geckota Pioneer Automatic highly for its distinctive vintage aesthetic and value, particularly on sale.

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