Geckota Pioneer AutomaticvsSugess MoonPhase Master S426

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.

Owners widely praise the Sugess MoonPhase Master S426 for its sapphire crystal, well-finished stainless steel case, and the Seagull ST2153 automatic movement, which offers hacking and manual winding. The watch features a real moonphase complication, power reserve indicator, and date function, all for approximately $200. Reviewers highlight the guilloche dial detailing and the ST2155 movement, an ETA clone, noting its true moonphase complication. Overall, owners rate the Sugess MoonPhase Master S426 highly for its impressive complications and finishing at its price point.