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Citizen The Fantastic 4: First StepsvsGeckota Pioneer Automatic

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The Fantastic 4: First Steps
CitizenThe Fantastic 4: First Steps
MSRP $469
Pioneer Automatic
GeckotaPioneer Automatic
MSRP $299

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Fantastic 4: First Steps39mm
Pioneer Automatic42mm
Power Reserve
The Fantastic 4: First Steps40h
Pioneer Automatic40h
Water Resistance
The Fantastic 4: First Steps100m
Pioneer Automatic100m
MSRP
The Fantastic 4: First Steps$469
Pioneer Automatic$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Field
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Super Titanium
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
J800
NH35
Type
Solar
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$469
$299

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What people say

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Citizen The Fantastic 4: First Steps

Citizen The Fantastic 4: First Steps is praised for its robust 100m water-resistant Super Titanium case and well-finished integrated design. Reviewers highlight the attractive day-date dial and the hassle-free, accurate Eco-Drive J800 movement, noting a +/-15 seconds per month accuracy and an eight-month power reserve. The 39mm case size is considered to fit tastefully on wrists around 6.5-8 inches. Some find the dial's themed indices and minutes scale challenge at-a-glance legibility. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Citizen The Fantastic 4: First Steps highly for its value and wearability, driven by its durable Super Titanium construction and reliable Eco-Drive movement.

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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