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Geckota Pioneer Special EditionvsGlycine Airman No. 1 GMT

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Pioneer Special Edition
GeckotaPioneer Special Edition
MSRP $399
Airman No. 1 GMT
GlycineAirman No. 1 GMT
MSRP $2,800

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pioneer Special Edition41.5mm
Airman No. 1 GMT36mm
Power Reserve
Pioneer Special Edition40h
Airman No. 1 GMT48h
Water Resistance
Pioneer Special Edition100m
Airman No. 1 GMT30m
MSRP
Pioneer Special Edition$399
Airman No. 1 GMT$2,800

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Field
GMT
Diameter
41.5mm
36mm
Thickness
12.05mm
11.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
NH38
SW330-2
Power Reserve
40h
48h
Complications
None
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$2,800

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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 No. 1 GMT

Owners widely praise the Glycine Airman No. 1 GMT for its historical significance and attractive dial. However, some find the 36mm case size to be a bit small, and the GMT hand can be difficult to distinguish from the minute hand. The watch has a very limited 3ATM water resistance. Later versions feature sapphire crystals, differing from earlier plexi models. Overall, owners value the Glycine Airman No. 1 GMT for its historical appeal and dial design, despite minor legibility and sizing concerns.

From video reviewers

The case finishing and dial colors are praised. The value proposition is tied to a sale price, with questions about long-term competitiveness.

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