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Geckota Pioneer Special EditionvsHamilton Khaki Field King Auto

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Pioneer Special Edition
GeckotaPioneer Special Edition
MSRP $399
Khaki Field King Auto
HamiltonKhaki Field King Auto
MSRP $845

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pioneer Special Edition41.5mm
Khaki Field King Auto40mm
Power Reserve
Pioneer Special Edition40h
Khaki Field King Auto80h
Water Resistance
Pioneer Special Edition100m
Khaki Field King Auto50m
MSRP
Pioneer Special Edition$399
Khaki Field King Auto$845

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
41.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12.05mm
11.15mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Red
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
NH38
H-40
Power Reserve
40h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$845

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Hamilton Khaki Field King Auto

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Hamilton Khaki Field King Auto for its 80-hour power reserve, hacking capability, and snappy day-date function, with accuracy figures ranging from +1 to +5 seconds per day. The watch is also noted for its legibility, attractive dial options, and 100m water resistance. Some owners find the stock strap stiff and the case finishing lacks fine detail, while others mention the lume is decent but fades significantly after about 30 minutes. The lack of an anti-reflective coating on the sapphire crystal is a recurring point, and the crown does not feel like it fully pushes in for some. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Khaki Field King Auto highly for its robust feature set and value, particularly its day-date complication and extended power reserve.

From video reviewers

The 80-hour power reserve from the H-40 movement is a significant advantage. The lack of AR coating on the sapphire crystal hinders legibility in direct light, and the 50-meter water resistance is limited for a field watch. Reviewers disagreed on the watch case geometry and ergonomics, with one noting it contributed to buyer's remorse and another suggesting it should offer a comfortable fit.

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