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Geckota Pioneer Special EditionvsGlycine Airpilot GMT

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Pioneer Special Edition
GeckotaPioneer Special Edition
MSRP $399
Airpilot GMT
GlycineAirpilot GMT
MSRP $1,595

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pioneer Special Edition41.5mm
Airpilot GMT44mm
Power Reserve
Pioneer Special Edition40h
Airpilot GMT
Water Resistance
Pioneer Special Edition100m
Airpilot GMT100m
MSRP
Pioneer Special Edition$399
Airpilot GMT$1,595

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Field
GMT
Diameter
41.5mm
44mm
Thickness
12.05mm
10.75mm
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

6 specs
Caliber
NH38
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25
1
Complications
None
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$1,595

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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 Airpilot GMT

Owners widely praise the Glycine Airpilot GMT for its exceptional value, citing case and bracelet finishing that rivals much more expensive watches, a vibrant dial, and clear legibility. One owner notes a potential concern about the crown stem, having encountered similar issues with the brand. The clasp is considered average, and the red numbers on the inner chapter ring are too small to be useful. The 52mm lug-to-lug may be too large for smaller wrists. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Airpilot GMT highly for its impressive finishing and value proposition.

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