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Geckota Pioneer Special EditionvsSeiko Alpinist

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Pioneer Special Edition
GeckotaPioneer Special Edition
MSRP $399
Alpinist
SeikoAlpinist
MSRP $750

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pioneer Special Edition41.5mm
Alpinist39.5mm
Power Reserve
Pioneer Special Edition40h
Alpinist70h
Water Resistance
Pioneer Special Edition100m
Alpinist200m
MSRP
Pioneer Special Edition$399
Alpinist$750

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
41.5mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12.05mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
46.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Red
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
NH38
6R35
Power Reserve
40h
70h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$750

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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.

Seiko Alpinist

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical for its durability, accuracy, and value, with many appreciating its versatile style and useful day-date complication. Some owners highlight the 70-hour power reserve and 20 bar water resistance as significant benefits. However, opinions are divided on its size and thickness, with some finding it too large and heavy for a field watch, while others consider it a perfect or comfortable fit, especially at 38mm. There is also disagreement regarding the crystal type, with some criticizing the Hardlex while others appreciate the sapphire. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical highly for its robust performance and good value, despite differing views on its dimensions.

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