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Geckota Pioneer Special EditionvsGlycine Combat Sub Sport

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Pioneer Special Edition
GeckotaPioneer Special Edition
MSRP $399
Combat Sub Sport
GlycineCombat Sub Sport
MSRP $1,650

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pioneer Special Edition41.5mm
Combat Sub Sport42mm
Power Reserve
Pioneer Special Edition40h
Combat Sub Sport38h
Water Resistance
Pioneer Special Edition100m
Combat Sub Sport200m
MSRP
Pioneer Special Edition$399
Combat Sub Sport$1,650

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
41.5mm
42mm
Thickness
12.05mm
10.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
NH38
SW200-1
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
25
26
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$1,650

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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 Combat Sub Sport

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Sub Sport for its exceptional value, thin profile, and solid build quality, often noting its finishing and wearability as superior for its price point. Reviewers consistently flag its slim case, with measurements around 10.4mm to 10.8mm, and appreciate its non-homage design and comfortable lug curvature. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting only 2 seconds per day loss, while another notes their Sellita SW200 movement runs at +6 to +9 seconds per day. Some owners report inconsistent power reserve not reaching the advertised 42 hours and find the lume sub-par for nighttime legibility. A few also mention sharp bracelet edges and a potentially short bracelet for larger wrists, and one owner dislikes the "COMBAT" text on the dial. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Glycine Combat Sub Sport highly for its impressive thinness and value as a Swiss automatic diver.

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