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Geckota Pioneer Special EditionvsNOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silver

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Pioneer Special Edition
GeckotaPioneer Special Edition
MSRP $399
Orion 38 silver
NOMOS GlashütteOrion 38 silver
MSRP $3,060

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pioneer Special Edition41.5mm
Orion 38 silver38mm
Power Reserve
Pioneer Special Edition40h
Orion 38 silver43 hoursh
Water Resistance
Pioneer Special Edition100m
Orion 38 silver30m
MSRP
Pioneer Special Edition$399
Orion 38 silver$3,060

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
41.5mm
38mm
Thickness
12.05mm
7.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
48mm
Lug Width
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Red
Silver
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
NH38
Alpha | manual
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
43 hoursh
Jewels
25
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$3,060

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silver

The NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silver is widely praised for its elegant Bauhaus design and harmonious dial proportions, offering exceptional value. Reviewers highlight its lens-shaped casing and flow-formed lugs as key design elements. Some owners find the 38mm size wears larger than expected due to its all-dial appearance, while others consider it versatile for both formal and casual occasions. A potential readability issue is noted with the silver indexes and hands in dim light compared to other variants. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silver highly for its clean design and value proposition.

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