Geckota Ocean-Scout DivevsLorier Falcon SIII
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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.
Ocean-Scout Dive
Falcon SIII
Diameter
38.5mm
39mm
Thickness
11.8mm
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
highest
50m
MSRP
$375
lowest
$599
Movement
Miyota 9039
Manual
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
The Geckota Ice White is praised for its elegant design, featuring a hand-polished German lacquer dial with art-deco numerals and a case with a textural contrast between polished and brushed finishes. Reviewers note its 100-meter water resistance, though one would prefer a screw-down crown over the push-pull version, and the ETA-7001 movement is described as reliable but dated. On balance, the Geckota Ice White is well-regarded for its refined aesthetics and finishing at its price point.
The Lorier Falcon SIII is widely praised for its excellent finishing for the price and its vintage-inspired aesthetic. Owners appreciate its svelte case, clear domed crystal, legible BGW9 lume, and high-quality tapering bracelet. Some find the dial's diamond pattern can obscure minute markers in certain lighting, and one owner noted inconsistent lume intensity and wished for shorter lugs. The watch features a manual-wind movement and 50m water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Lorier Falcon SIII highly for its exceptional value and classic design.
The vintage-inspired dial with applied indices is a shared strength. The bracelet received mixed feedback, with some noting end-link gaps and others praising its taper and solid end links. Reviewers disagreed on the lume quality, with one finding it inconsistent and another not mentioning it.
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