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Geckota Pioneer Special EditionvsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

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Pioneer Special Edition
GeckotaPioneer Special Edition
MSRP $399
Prospex SPEEDTIMER
SeikoProspex SPEEDTIMER
MSRP $3,000

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pioneer Special Edition41.5mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER42.5mm
Power Reserve
Pioneer Special Edition40h
Prospex SPEEDTIMER45h
Water Resistance
Pioneer Special Edition100m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER100m
MSRP
Pioneer Special Edition$399
Prospex SPEEDTIMER$3,000

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Chronograph
Diameter
41.5mm
42.5mm
Thickness
12.05mm
15.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
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
8R46
Power Reserve
40h
45h
Jewels
25
34

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$3,000

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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 Prospex SPEEDTIMER

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER for its attractive vintage-inspired design and compact 39mm size, with one owner finding the red dial unique and gorgeous. Reviewers and owners note the solar-powered quartz movement, with one owner considering $700 expensive for this specification and another wishing for a thinner case. The SPEEDTIMER is described as a sturdy and reliable everyday watch, though one owner questioned its resale value. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER for its stylish, compact design and solar functionality, despite some finding the price point and case thickness slightly high.

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