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Geckota Pioneer Special EditionvsSpinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

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Pioneer Special Edition
GeckotaPioneer Special Edition
MSRP $399
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton
SpinnakerCroft Mid-Size Skeleton
MSRP $425

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pioneer Special Edition41.5mm
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40mm
Power Reserve
Pioneer Special Edition40h
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
Pioneer Special Edition100m
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton100m
MSRP
Pioneer Special Edition$399
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton$425

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12.05mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Red
Dollar Diver

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
NH38
SII NH38A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$425

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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.

Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is noted for its 40mm steel case, sapphire crystal, and 150m water resistance. One owner reports strong performance from the TMI NH70 movement at -3 seconds per day, with very nice lume. On balance, owners find the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton to be a pretty nice option, particularly for its movement performance and lume.

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