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Geckota Pioneer Special EditionvsHorage Lensman 2

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Pioneer Special Edition
GeckotaPioneer Special Edition
MSRP $399
Lensman 2
HorageLensman 2
MSRP $6,100

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pioneer Special Edition41.5mm
Lensman 239mm
Power Reserve
Pioneer Special Edition40h
Lensman 272h
Water Resistance
Pioneer Special Edition100m
Lensman 250m
MSRP
Pioneer Special Edition$399
Lensman 2$6,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
41.5mm
39mm
Thickness
12.05mm
9.98mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
45.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
No
Dial Color
Red
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
NH38
Horage K2
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Complications
None
Exposure Calculator

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$6,100

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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.

Horage Lensman 2

The Horage Lensman 2 is recognized for its innovative photographic exposure calculator bezel and legible dial, making it a functional tool for outdoor photography. Reviewers highlight its well-executed 39mm hybrid titanium and aluminum case, COSC-certified K2 GMT movement, and overall good sizing. The watch is priced at CHF 5,450. On balance, reviewers rate the Horage Lensman 2 highly for its unique functionality as a camera tool combined with its luxury micro-rotor GMT features.

From video reviewers

The K2 Micro-Rotor Calibre is a key innovation in the watch. The watch's prominent lug-to-lug fit may be noticeable compared to other watches. Reviewers disagree on the importance of the sliding exposure scale on the bi-directional bezel, with some considering it a unique feature for photographers and others not explicitly mentioning it as a notable aspect.

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