Which is cheaper, the Geckota Phalanx or the Vario 1918 Trench Brass?

At MSRP the Geckota Phalanx is the cheaper of the two at $349, against $388 for the Vario 1918 Trench Brass — a $39 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Geckota Phalanx or the Vario 1918 Trench Brass?

The Geckota Phalanx wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Vario 1918 Trench Brass — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Geckota Phalanx or the Vario 1918 Trench Brass?

The Geckota Phalanx is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Vario 1918 Trench Brass.

What movement does the Geckota Phalanx run compared to the Vario 1918 Trench Brass?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Geckota Phalanx uses the ETA 2824 and the Vario 1918 Trench Brass uses the Miyota 82s5.

Side by side

Geckota PhalanxvsVario 1918 Trench Brass

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

Geckota Phalanx

phalanx-satin-reef-green

MSRP $349

Vario 1918 Trench Brass

1918-brass-trench-white-dial-with-orange-lume

MSRP $388

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Phalanx42mm

1918 Trench Brass40mm

Power Reserve

Phalanx40h

1918 Trench Brass40h

Water Resistance

Phalanx300m

1918 Trench Brass100m

MSRP

Phalanx$349

1918 Trench Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Green

White

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

ETA 2824

Miyota 82s5

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$349

$388

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