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Geckota Chronotimer Sports EditionvsVario 1918 Trench Brass

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Chronotimer Sports Edition
GeckotaChronotimer Sports Edition
MSRP $499
1918 Trench Brass
Vario1918 Trench Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronotimer Sports Edition41.5mm
1918 Trench Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Chronotimer Sports Edition40h
1918 Trench Brass40h
Water Resistance
Chronotimer Sports Edition100m
1918 Trench Brass100m
MSRP
Chronotimer Sports Edition$499
1918 Trench Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
41.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12.35mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Maroon
White

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 82s5

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$388

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What people say

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Geckota Chronotimer Sports Edition

The Geckota Maroon Red strap is considered decent with good colors by one owner, but the red stripes are too thick and the lines are too close together, and it is also noted as being too long with "meh" colors compared to other options. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Geckota Maroon Red strap to be a functional accessory with some aesthetic drawbacks.

From video reviewers

The polished and brushed steel case finishing is a shared strength. The hand-wound mechanical chronograph movement is also a consistent point. No shared weaknesses were identified.

Vario 1918 Trench Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Trench Brass for its attractive, precisely made dial and case, with the evolving brass patina noted as a positive feature. The bund strap is considered comfortable and well-fitting by some, though others find it stiff and short for larger wrists. The lume is considered poor. The Miyota 82s5 movement is described as adequate, with accuracy ranging from about -10 seconds per day to simply running slow. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Trench Brass highly for its fantastic looks and the unique character of its brass case.

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