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Orient Esteem IIvsGeckota Pioneer Special Edition

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Esteem II
OrientEsteem II
MSRP $285
Pioneer Special Edition
GeckotaPioneer Special Edition
MSRP $399

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Esteem II41mm
Pioneer Special Edition41.5mm
Power Reserve
Esteem II40h
Pioneer Special Edition40h
Water Resistance
Esteem II50m
Pioneer Special Edition100m
MSRP
Esteem II$285
Pioneer Special Edition$399

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
41mm
41.5mm
Thickness
11.8mm
12.05mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
47.8mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
White
Red

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
FT622
NH38
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Jewels
22
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$285
$399

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What people say

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Orient Esteem II

Owners widely praise the Orient Esteem II for its surprising quality relative to its price point, with many finding it a beautiful and nice-looking watch. One owner specifically highlights its lightweight feel, good performance, and decent price, though notes the dial is silver, not white as anticipated. Overall, owners rate the Orient Esteem II highly for its impressive value and attractive aesthetics.

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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