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Geckota Pioneer Special EditionvsPagani Design PD-1693 GMT

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Pioneer Special Edition
GeckotaPioneer Special Edition
MSRP $399
PD-1693 GMT
Pagani DesignPD-1693 GMT
MSRP $145

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pioneer Special Edition41.5mm
PD-1693 GMT42mm
Power Reserve
Pioneer Special Edition40h
PD-1693 GMT43h
Water Resistance
Pioneer Special Edition100m
PD-1693 GMT200m
MSRP
Pioneer Special Edition$399
PD-1693 GMT$145

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
GMT
Diameter
41.5mm
42mm
Thickness
12.05mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Red
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
NH38
Pearl DG5833A
Power Reserve
40h
43h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$145

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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.

Pagani Design PD-1693 GMT

Owners widely report issues with the DG5833GMT movement in the Pagani Design PD-1693 GMT, including the minute hand jumping significantly when setting the time and general unreliability leading to failures within months. While one owner noted timekeeping within +/- 5 seconds per day, others suggest opting for models with the NH34 movement. On balance, the consensus is that the Pagani Design PD-1693 GMT's movement reliability is a significant concern for owners.

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