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Geckota Pioneer Special EditionvsStraton Straton Curve Chrono MKII

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Pioneer Special Edition
GeckotaPioneer Special Edition
MSRP $399
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
StratonStraton Curve Chrono MKII
MSRP $1,099

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pioneer Special Edition41.5mm
Straton Curve Chrono MKII42mm
Power Reserve
Pioneer Special Edition40h
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
Water Resistance
Pioneer Special Edition100m
Straton Curve Chrono MKII100m
MSRP
Pioneer Special Edition$399
Straton Curve Chrono MKII$1,099

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Chronograph
Diameter
41.5mm
42mm
Thickness
12.05mm
13.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
47.4mm
Lug Width
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid
Stamped Design with Wheel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Red
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
NH38
NE86
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$1,099

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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.

Straton Curve Chrono MKII

The watch offers a retro motorsport aesthetic with a quality finish and well-chosen movements at an affordable price. Reviewers did not agree on any specific weaknesses.

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