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Geckota Pioneer Special EditionvsPagani Design PD-1695

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Pioneer Special Edition
GeckotaPioneer Special Edition
MSRP $399
PD-1695
Pagani DesignPD-1695
MSRP $145

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pioneer Special Edition41.5mm
PD-169545mm
Power Reserve
Pioneer Special Edition40h
PD-169542h
Water Resistance
Pioneer Special Edition100m
PD-1695300m
MSRP
Pioneer Special Edition$399
PD-1695$145

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
41.5mm
45mm
Thickness
12.05mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Red
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
NH38
Miyota 8215
Power Reserve
40h
42h

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-1695

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1695 for its appealing blue dial and wearability, with some finding it wears smaller than its dimensions suggest due to its lug placement. The 300m water resistance is noted as a functional benefit. However, some owners find the lume to be weak. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1695 highly for its attractive dial and perceived value as a placeholder for more expensive timepieces.

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