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Geckota Pioneer AutomaticvsSpinnaker Tesei Mille Metri GMT

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Pioneer Automatic
GeckotaPioneer Automatic
MSRP $299
Tesei Mille Metri GMT
SpinnakerTesei Mille Metri GMT
MSRP $559

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pioneer Automatic42mm
Tesei Mille Metri GMT44mm
Power Reserve
Pioneer Automatic40h
Tesei Mille Metri GMT40h
Water Resistance
Pioneer Automatic100m
Tesei Mille Metri GMT1,000m
MSRP
Pioneer Automatic$299
Tesei Mille Metri GMT$559

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
GMT
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
14mm
16mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
52mm
Water Resistance
100m
1000m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
NH35
Seiko NH34A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$559

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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.

Spinnaker Tesei Mille Metri GMT

The Spinnaker Fleuss Midnight Black features a reliable and accurate Japanese TMI NH35 Automatic Movement with 3 Hands and Date. A potential drawback is the watch's relatively low 15 ATM water-resistance rating compared to other watches in its class. Reviewers disagree on the watch's suitability for larger wrists, with one reviewer noting a 43mm diameter and 51mm lug-to-lug fit, while the other mentions a 51mm lug-to-lug measurement.

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