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Geckota Pioneer Special EditionvsGrand Seiko SBGP009

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Pioneer Special Edition
GeckotaPioneer Special Edition
MSRP $399
SBGP009
Grand SeikoSBGP009
MSRP $3,100

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pioneer Special Edition41.5mm
SBGP00940mm
Power Reserve
Pioneer Special Edition40h
SBGP00940h
Water Resistance
Pioneer Special Edition100m
SBGP009100m
MSRP
Pioneer Special Edition$399
SBGP009$3,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
41.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12.05mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Red
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
NH38
9F85
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$3,100

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGP009

Grand Seiko SBGP009 owners note its "normal quartz" movement, and one owner criticizes the bracelet for lacking a taper. One owner cites a 40-year-old Seiko quartz watch that has only required battery changes as evidence of the reliability of Grand Seiko's quartz movements. On balance, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGP009 for its perceived long-term reliability.

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