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Geckota Pioneer Special EditionvsMr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon

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Pioneer Special Edition
GeckotaPioneer Special Edition
MSRP $399
A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pioneer Special Edition41.5mm
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Power Reserve
Pioneer Special Edition40h
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Water Resistance
Pioneer Special Edition100m
A perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP
Pioneer Special Edition$399
A perfectly useless afternoon$195

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Casual
Diameter
41.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12.05mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Red
Standard

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
NH38

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$195

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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.

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon is widely praised for its creative, fun, and original design, with reviewers and owners alike highlighting its vibrant colors and ability to serve as a conversation starter. The watch is considered well-made for its price, featuring a unique aesthetic where a figure's leg indicates the hour and a rubber duck shows the minutes. Some owners report the blue nylon strap can be small in diameter. One reviewer noted the Milanese bracelet was too shiny and opted to brush it and the lugs for a more subdued look. The mechanical variant uses an STP1-11 automatic movement with a 44-hour power reserve and acceptable accuracy, while the quartz variant features a unique dial design with hour markers integrated into the watery visual. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon highly for its imaginative design and good value.

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