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Geckota Pioneer AutomaticvsZelos Artemis

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Pioneer Automatic
GeckotaPioneer Automatic
MSRP $299
Artemis
ZelosArtemis
MSRP $1,899

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pioneer Automatic42mm
Artemis40mm
Power Reserve
Pioneer Automatic40h
Artemis40h
Water Resistance
Pioneer Automatic100m
Artemis50m
MSRP
Pioneer Automatic$299
Artemis$1,899

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Skeleton
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
10.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
24mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Titanium

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
NH35
Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$1,899

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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.

Zelos Artemis

The watch's unique modular case construction with a sandblasted titanium outer case and a grey/white Cerakote coating on the center is a notable strength. The FKM rubber strap can be prone to a slight rattle, which may be a minor annoyance for some owners. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value proposition, with one reviewer questioning its value for collectors.

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