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Geckota Pioneer Special EditionvsCIGA Design HUNTER

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Pioneer Special Edition
GeckotaPioneer Special Edition
MSRP $399
HUNTER
CIGA DesignHUNTER
MSRP $499

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pioneer Special Edition41.5mm
HUNTER43mm
Power Reserve
Pioneer Special Edition40h
HUNTER40h
Water Resistance
Pioneer Special Edition100m
HUNTER30m
MSRP
Pioneer Special Edition$399
HUNTER$499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Skeleton
Diameter
41.5mm
43mm
Thickness
12.05mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Red
Carbon

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
NH38
CD-07
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$499

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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.

CIGA Design HUNTER

The CIGA Design HUNTER is widely seen as a visually impressive skeleton watch that offers an expensive aesthetic for its price. Owners find the CIGA Design HUNTER weighty but fun, and reviewers highlight its well-executed skeletonization and excellent case integration. However, legibility is a common concern, with one owner noting minimal anti-reflective coating and another pointing out the hands' lume application is lacking. The movement is described as loud by one reviewer, and a significant durability issue was reported by an owner whose watch stopped ticking within a day. The CIGA Design HUNTER features a Grade 5 titanium case with crisp finishing. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the CIGA Design HUNTER for its striking skeletonized design and premium case finishing at an accessible price point, though concerns exist regarding legibility and movement noise.

From video reviewers

The CIGA Design HUNTER's unique layered case with an industrial skeleton aesthetic gives it a futuristic look. A notable weakness is the integrated stainless steel H-link bracelet's noticeable rattle, which may be a drawback for some buyers. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer considering the custom, in-house movement impressive at the price point, while another suggests the price is higher than some competitors without a clear justification.

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