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Geckota Pioneer AutomaticvsUndone Basecamp Collector

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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.

From video reviewers

The radial brushed fumé dial and applied indices are a strong point. The 42mm case size and 48.4mm lug-to-lug measurement may wear large on smaller wrists. Reviewers did not explicitly disagree on any specific points.

Undone Basecamp Collector

The Undone Basecamp Collector is widely praised for its vintage-inspired design and excellent value, with owners appreciating the customization options and helpful service. Reviewers highlight the 40mm steel case and the bi-directional bezel with good friction. Some owners report accuracy around 20 seconds off per week, while others note the Seiko NH35 movement requires occasional time adjustments. The watch features a domed crystal and a lumed triangle on the bezel. The base price is around $300. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Undone Basecamp Collector highly for its attractive design and value at the price point.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pioneer Automatic42mm
Basecamp Collector40mm
Power Reserve
Pioneer Automatic
Basecamp Collector
Water Resistance
Pioneer Automatic100m
Basecamp Collector100m
MSRP
Pioneer Automatic$299
Basecamp Collector$695

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
0mm
Lug Width
22mm
0mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Seiko NH34

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$695
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