Geckota Pioneer AutomaticvsTornek-Rayville TR-660 Acrylic Non-date

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.

The Tornek-Rayville TR-660 Acrylic Non-date is a 40mm bead-blasted stainless steel watch with a utilitarian matte black dial and a moisture detector, measuring 14.7mm thick and 48.5mm lug-to-lug, featuring a subtly domed, AR-coated crystal. One owner notes a preference for a different watch's bezel-locking mechanism but appreciates the TR-660's 20mm lug size. Another owner reports damage to the case and bezel, though it includes unused and worn straps. On balance, owners find the Tornek-Rayville TR-660 Acrylic Non-date to have a timeless design that remains appealing.