Which is cheaper, the Geckota Phalanx or the Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph?

At MSRP the Geckota Phalanx is the cheaper of the two at $349, against $499 for the Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph — a $150 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Geckota Phalanx or the Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph?

The Geckota Phalanx wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Geckota Phalanx or the Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph?

The Geckota Phalanx is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph.

What movement does the Geckota Phalanx run compared to the Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph?

The Geckota Phalanx runs a automatic caliber (ETA 2824), while the Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph runs a quartz.

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Geckota PhalanxvsVaer R1 Racing Chronograph

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Geckota Phalanx

phalanx-satin-reef-green

MSRP $349

Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph

r1-chronograph-cream-usa-38mm

MSRP $499

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11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Phalanx42mm

R1 Racing Chronograph38mm

Power Reserve

Phalanx40h

R1 Racing Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

Phalanx300m

R1 Racing Chronograph100m

MSRP

Phalanx$349

R1 Racing Chronograph$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Green

Cream

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

ETA 2824

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Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$349

$499

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