Fears Redcliff (Edwin Edition)vsGeckota Pioneer Automatic

The Fears Redcliff (Edwin Edition) is praised for its slim, sporty, and versatile design, featuring a well-finished 39.5mm case with a 9.95mm thickness and 150m water resistance. It is powered by a La Joux-Perret G100 automatic movement offering a 68-hour power reserve, tested to -/+7 seconds per day. The dial features contemporary baton markers and Super-LumiNova filled hands and markers. Overall, reviewers highlight the watch's refined build and sporty reimagining of the brand's debut model.

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.