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Geckota Pioneer AutomaticvsGeckota Pioneer Special Edition

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Pioneer Automatic
GeckotaPioneer Automatic
MSRP $299
Pioneer Special Edition
GeckotaPioneer Special Edition
MSRP $399

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pioneer Automatic42mm
Pioneer Special Edition41.5mm
Power Reserve
Pioneer Automatic40h
Pioneer Special Edition40h
Water Resistance
Pioneer Automatic100m
Pioneer Special Edition100m
MSRP
Pioneer Automatic$299
Pioneer Special Edition$399

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
41.5mm
Thickness
14mm
12.05mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
47.8mm
Lug Width
22mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Red

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
NH35
NH38

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$399

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What people say

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Geckota Pioneer Automatic

Owners widely praise the Geckota Pioneer Automatic for its retro-futuristic design, impressive lume, and unique dial finishing. The red dial variants are particularly favored for their brushed fumee appearance and vintage feel. Accuracy is noted as surprisingly good for an NH35 movement, though one owner reports +/- 20 seconds per day. The watch is considered a bargain by some at $259, while others find the $519 price for the NH35 movement in a 14mm thick case excessive. The 42mm cushion case is noted to wear large due to its lack of a prominent bezel. A minor phantom date position on the crown is reported, and the crystal is very reflective despite an anti-reflective coating. Some find the gold accents look a bit cheap, and one instance of a loose fleck of lume was observed. Overall, owners rate the Geckota Pioneer Automatic highly for its distinctive vintage aesthetic and value, particularly on sale.

Geckota Pioneer Special Edition

Owners widely praise the Geckota Pioneer for its retro-futuristic design and quality build at £349, with one owner noting excellent lume comparable to Panerai and a striking dial that shifts with light. The textured black honeycomb dial and 200m water resistance are also highlighted as strong points. However, some find the 14mm thickness a bit tall, and the NH 35 movement is considered unexciting by some. One owner points out that the thin cross-hair on the dial can be difficult to see from a distance. Overall, owners rate the Geckota Pioneer highly for its distinctive vintage space-age design and strong value proposition.

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