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Geckota Pioneer Special EditionvsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue

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Pioneer Special Edition
GeckotaPioneer Special Edition
MSRP $399

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pioneer Special Edition41.5mm
Tangente 38 midnight blue37.5mm
Power Reserve
Pioneer Special Edition40h
Tangente 38 midnight blue53 hoursh
Water Resistance
Pioneer Special Edition100m
Tangente 38 midnight blue50m
MSRP
Pioneer Special Edition$399
Tangente 38 midnight blue$2,570

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
41.5mm
37.5mm
Thickness
12.05mm
6.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
47.7mm
Lug Width
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
NH38
DUW 4001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
53 hoursh
Jewels
25
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$2,570

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente is widely praised for its simple Bauhaus design, thin and light wearability, and German in-house manual-winding Alpha movement. Owners note the galvanized white silver-plated dial and tempered blue steel hands contribute to its appeal. The 37.5mm case is reported to wear larger than its dimensions, while some find the 35mm size perfect, others feel it lacks immediate appeal and appears "puny" compared to larger watches, though its details are appreciated up close. Overall, owners rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente highly for its understated Bauhaus design and comfortable wearability.

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