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Geckota Pioneer Special EditionvsSchofield Obscura

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Pioneer Special Edition
GeckotaPioneer Special Edition
MSRP $399
Obscura
SchofieldObscura
MSRP $12,139

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pioneer Special Edition41.5mm
Obscura44mm
Power Reserve
Pioneer Special Edition40h
Obscura57h
Water Resistance
Pioneer Special Edition100m
Obscura200m
MSRP
Pioneer Special Edition$399
Obscura$12,139

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Sport
Diameter
41.5mm
44mm
Thickness
12.05mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
52.7mm
Lug Width
24mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Damascus Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Red
Dark Grey
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
NH38
Unitas 6498-2
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
57h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$12,139

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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.

Schofield Obscura

The Schofield Obscura is recognized for its unique Damascus steel case with a textured, reptile-scale or cellular finish and a multi-level dial enhanced by vibrant, multi-emission Super-LumiNova. This hand-wound timepiece is powered by a Unitas/ETA 6498-2 movement, visible through smoked sapphire crystals. It is limited to 40 pieces and priced around £9,558. On balance, reviewers highlight the Schofield Obscura's distinctive case and dial as its primary draw, making it a notable piece for collectors.

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