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Geckota Pioneer Special EditionvsLorier Hydra SIII

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Pioneer Special Edition
GeckotaPioneer Special Edition
MSRP $399
Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pioneer Special Edition41.5mm
Hydra SIII39mm
Power Reserve
Pioneer Special Edition40h
Hydra SIII40h
Water Resistance
Pioneer Special Edition100m
Hydra SIII200m
MSRP
Pioneer Special Edition$399
Hydra SIII$699

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
41.5mm
39mm
Thickness
12.05mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Red
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
NH38

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$699

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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.

Lorier Hydra SIII

Owners and reviewers praise the Lorier Hydra SIII for its value, GMT functionality via the Miyota 9075 movement, and classic travel-diver aesthetics. Some reviewers note the finishing is simple or a tad rough around the edges, while others find it good for the price. Accuracy figures range from +7 to +8.5 seconds per day. The domed Hesalite crystal may exhibit distortion. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Lorier Hydra SIII highly for its feature set and value proposition in a travel-diver format.

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