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Geckota Pioneer AutomaticvsUndone Basecamp Stealth Leather

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What people say

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Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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 Stealth Leather

The Undone Basecamp Stealth Leather is a 40mm tool watch featuring a bidirectional bezel and a Seiko NH34 automatic movement. Owners report it keeps great time, with one noting approximately 20 seconds deviation over a week. Some users experience ghost date-setting in the first position, which is a minor annoyance for some. Overall, owners rate the Undone Basecamp Stealth Leather highly for its reliable Seiko movement and excellent timekeeping.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pioneer Automatic42mm
Basecamp Stealth Leather40mm
Power Reserve
Pioneer Automatic
Basecamp Stealth Leather
Water Resistance
Pioneer Automatic100m
Basecamp Stealth Leather100m
MSRP
Pioneer Automatic$299
Basecamp Stealth Leather$360

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
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Seiko NH34
Power Reserve
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$360
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