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Geckota Pioneer Classic EditionvsSugess MoonPhase Master SU2528

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Pioneer Classic Edition
GeckotaPioneer Classic Edition
MSRP $399
MoonPhase Master SU2528
SugessMoonPhase Master SU2528
MSRP $599

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pioneer Classic Edition41.5mm
MoonPhase Master SU252840mm
Power Reserve
Pioneer Classic Edition40h
MoonPhase Master SU252848h
Water Resistance
Pioneer Classic Edition100m
MoonPhase Master SU25285m
MSRP
Pioneer Classic Edition$399
MoonPhase Master SU2528$599

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Field
Moonphase
Diameter
41.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12.05mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel/Rose Gold
Water Resistance
100m
5m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Red
Black
Lume
None
X1

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
NH38
ST2528
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
40h
48h
Complications
None
Moonphase, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$599

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What people say

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Geckota Pioneer Classic Edition

The Geckota Pioneer Classic Edition is praised for its retro-futuristic design, striking dial with vertical brushing that shifts color, and excellent lume. Owners find it offers excellent value for money and appreciate its solid, comfortable weight and higher quality stock straps. However, the thin cross-hair design can disappear from a distance, making the dial less coherent when viewed afar, and some note it wears large due to its size and lack of a prominent bezel. One owner points out the crystal is very reflective, the gold accents appear cheap, and the case finish resembles chrome more than polish, with a loose fleck of lume also noted. Overall, owners rate the Geckota Pioneer Classic Edition highly for its distinctive retro design and strong value proposition.

Sugess MoonPhase Master SU2528

Owners widely praise the Sugess MoonPhase Master SU2528 for its visually stunning and glittery aventurine dial, considered exceptional value for its price, with some noting smooth hand-winding and good case polishing. Accuracy varies, with reports ranging from +3 seconds per day to -6 seconds per day, and one owner experienced a stuttering movement in a previous unit. Some find the watch too thick for a dress watch, the rotor unusually loud, and the 21mm lug width unorthodox, while the moonphase complication's accuracy is questioned by one owner due to a potential dial cut flaw. Overall, owners rate the Sugess MoonPhase Master SU2528 highly for its gorgeous aventurine dial and impressive complications at an accessible price point.

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