Bremont Terra Nova 42.5 ChronographvsGeckota Classic Chronotimer

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Bremont Terra Nova 42.5 Chronograph at true scale

Terra Nova 42.5 Chronograph

Geckota Classic Chronotimer at true scale

Classic Chronotimer

Diameter

42.5mm

41.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

47.8mm

Thickness

14.8mm

12.3mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

100m

MSRP

$4,950

$782

lowest

Movement

Bremont ENG345

Automatic

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42.5mm
41.5mm
Thickness
14.8mm
12.35mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47.8mm
Lug Width
14.8mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Grey

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Bremont ENG345
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,950
$782
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Bremont Terra Nova 42.5 Chronograph

Owners report the DLC coating on the Bremont Terra Nova 42.5 Chronograph is durable, though one noted a ding on the barrel. The chronograph hand resets slightly off-center for one owner. Reviewers describe the 42.5mm case as blocky with satin finishing and minimal polishing, noting its 48.8mm lug-to-lug and 14.8mm thickness felt bulky on leather but improved with elastic or rubber straps. The winding action is satisfying, and the chronograph pushers are crisp, though the start/stop pusher requires significant force. The Cupro-Aluminium case is expected to patina over time, and the watch features a bi-directional bronze compass bezel with a black ceramic insert and a green gradient dial with full-block Super-LumiNova numerals. The rear sapphire caseback on a prototype was too dark to appreciate the movement, and text around a tourbillon window detracted from the dial.

Geckota Classic Chronotimer

Owners widely praise the Geckota Classic Chronotimer for its fantastic and distinct yet classic design, with many finding it a fun and comfortable wear. One owner notes receiving more compliments on this watch than others. The ST19 hand-wound mechanical movement is considered a solid workhorse by some. The red variant is described as having a funky look that contrasts well with straps, though it may wear large on smaller wrists. Overall, owners rate the Geckota Classic Chronotimer highly for its appealing design and the perceived quality of its movement.

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