Which is cheaper, the Geckota Phalanx or the pOrtahl Zenmaster?

At MSRP the Geckota Phalanx is the cheaper of the two at $349, against $695 for the pOrtahl Zenmaster — a $346 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Geckota Phalanx or the pOrtahl Zenmaster?

The Geckota Phalanx wears larger at 42mm versus 40.5mm for the pOrtahl Zenmaster — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Geckota Phalanx or the pOrtahl Zenmaster?

The Geckota Phalanx is rated to 300m versus 100m for the pOrtahl Zenmaster.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Geckota Phalanx or the pOrtahl Zenmaster?

The pOrtahl Zenmaster carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Geckota Phalanx.

What movement does the Geckota Phalanx run compared to the pOrtahl Zenmaster?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Geckota Phalanx uses the ETA 2824-2 and the pOrtahl Zenmaster uses the Miyota 9015.

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Geckota Phalanx

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MSRP $349

pOrtahl Zenmaster

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MSRP $695

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8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Phalanx42mm

Zenmaster40.5mm

Power Reserve

Phalanx40h

Zenmaster42h

Water Resistance

Phalanx300m

Zenmaster100m

MSRP

Phalanx$349

Zenmaster$695

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Green

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Movement

2 specs

Caliber

ETA 2824-2

Miyota 9015

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$349

$695

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