Which is cheaper, the Geckota Phalanx or the Sheffield 1A 38?

At MSRP the Sheffield 1A 38 is the cheaper of the two at $238, against $349 for the Geckota Phalanx — a $111 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Geckota Phalanx or the Sheffield 1A 38?

The Geckota Phalanx wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Sheffield 1A 38 — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Geckota Phalanx or the Sheffield 1A 38?

The Geckota Phalanx is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Sheffield 1A 38.

What movement does the Geckota Phalanx run compared to the Sheffield 1A 38?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Geckota Phalanx uses the ETA 2824 and the Sheffield 1A 38 uses the Seiko NH35.

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Geckota PhalanxvsSheffield 1A 38

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Geckota Phalanx

phalanx-satin-reef-green

MSRP $349

Sheffield 1A 38

1a-38-blue

MSRP $238

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Phalanx42mm

1A 3838mm

Power Reserve

Phalanx40h

1A 38—

Water Resistance

Phalanx300m

1A 38200m

MSRP

Phalanx$349

1A 38$238

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

42mm

38mm

Thickness

13.9mm

12.8mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

46mm

Lug Width

—

20mm

Material

316L Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel

Water Resistance

300m

200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Green

Blue

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

ETA 2824

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

40h

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$349

$238

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