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Geckota Pioneer Special EditionvsGrand Seiko SBGV239

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Pioneer Special Edition
GeckotaPioneer Special Edition
MSRP $399
SBGV239
Grand SeikoSBGV239
MSRP $3,100

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pioneer Special Edition41.5mm
SBGV23940mm
Power Reserve
Pioneer Special Edition40h
SBGV23940h
Water Resistance
Pioneer Special Edition100m
SBGV239100m
MSRP
Pioneer Special Edition$399
SBGV239$3,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
41.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12.05mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
46.2mm
Lug Width
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Red
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
NH38
9F82
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 SBGV239

The Grand Seiko SBGV239 is widely praised for its superb timekeeping from the 9F Quartz movement and its excellent finishing, which exceeds expectations. Owners highlight the dial's ability to pop even in poor lighting and its deep blue color that can appear black. The watch's 40mm diameter is also frequently cited as a positive attribute for wearability. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGV239 highly for its exceptional finishing and the precise timekeeping of its 9F Quartz movement.

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