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Geckota Pioneer Special EditionvsGlycine Airman Purist

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Pioneer Special Edition
GeckotaPioneer Special Edition
MSRP $399
Airman Purist
GlycineAirman Purist
MSRP $2,750

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pioneer Special Edition41.5mm
Airman Purist44mm
Power Reserve
Pioneer Special Edition40h
Airman Purist48h
Water Resistance
Pioneer Special Edition100m
Airman Purist100m
MSRP
Pioneer Special Edition$399
Airman Purist$2,750

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Field
GMT
Diameter
41.5mm
44mm
Thickness
12.05mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Red
Blue
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Luminous

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
NH38
SW330-2
Power Reserve
40h
48h
Jewels
25
21
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$2,750

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What people say

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Geckota Pioneer Special Edition

Owners widely praise the Geckota Pioneer for its retro-futuristic design and quality build at £349, with one owner noting excellent lume comparable to Panerai and a striking dial that shifts with light. The textured black honeycomb dial and 200m water resistance are also highlighted as strong points. However, some find the 14mm thickness a bit tall, and the NH 35 movement is considered unexciting by some. One owner points out that the thin cross-hair on the dial can be difficult to see from a distance. Overall, owners rate the Geckota Pioneer highly for its distinctive vintage space-age design and strong value proposition.

Glycine Airman Purist

Owners widely praise the Glycine Airman Purist for its attractive appearance and comfortable wearability, with the 24-hour dial proving easy to adapt to for many. Some models feature high-contrast hands and lumed dials that offer excellent visibility, though certain stealth designs are criticized for poor legibility. The case back on contemporary models is noted as being easier to open for regulation. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Airman Purist highly for its appealing design and user-friendly 24-hour dial.

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