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Geckota Pioneer Special EditionvsGlycine Combat Sub

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Pioneer Special Edition
GeckotaPioneer Special Edition
MSRP $399
Combat Sub
GlycineCombat Sub
MSRP $895

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pioneer Special Edition41.5mm
Combat Sub40mm
Power Reserve
Pioneer Special Edition40h
Combat Sub
Water Resistance
Pioneer Special Edition100m
Combat Sub200m
MSRP
Pioneer Special Edition$399
Combat Sub$895

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
41.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12.05mm
11.15mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
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
Green
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Luminous

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
NH38
515
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25
1
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$895

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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

The Glycine Combat Sub is widely praised for its exceptional thinness, with multiple sources highlighting its sub-11mm case height and comfortable wearability, even on smaller wrists. Owners appreciate its unique, non-homage aesthetic, refined finishing, and excellent value for money. Specific positive notes include a buttery smooth bezel action, tasteful indices, crisp font, and a matching date wheel. Accuracy is reported to rival COSC standards by one owner, and durability is noted as exceptional. However, some owners report inconsistent power reserve and sub-par lume that is difficult to read in low light. On balance, owners and community members rate the Glycine Combat Sub highly for its slim profile and unique design at an accessible price point.

From video reviewers

The slim case profile and comfortable wearability are praised. The bezel action received criticism for having slight play and a less-than-satisfying click.

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