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Geckota Pioneer Special EditionvsTudor Pelagos Ultra

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Pioneer Special Edition
GeckotaPioneer Special Edition
MSRP $399
Pelagos Ultra
TudorPelagos Ultra
MSRP $6,900

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pioneer Special Edition41.5mm
Pelagos Ultra40mm
Power Reserve
Pioneer Special Edition40h
Pelagos Ultra65h
Water Resistance
Pioneer Special Edition100m
Pelagos Ultra100m
MSRP
Pioneer Special Edition$399
Pelagos Ultra$6,900

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
41.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12.05mm
14.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Satin
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
NH38
MT5612-U
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
65h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$6,900

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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.

Tudor Pelagos Ultra

The Tudor Pelagos Ultra is praised for its 1000 meters of water resistance, METAS-certified Calibre MT5612-U movement, and fully lumed dial and bezel. Reviewers highlight its titanium case and self-adjusting clasp as key features. The Tudor Pelagos Ultra is slightly larger at 43mm than some other models in the line but wears comfortably. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tudor Pelagos Ultra highly for its technical specifications and comfortable wearability as a flagship dive watch.

From video reviewers

The Tudor Pelagos Ultra's all-titanium construction provides a lightweight and durable case. One weakness is the lack of lume brightness. Reviewers disagree on whether the helium release valve is a notable feature or a drawback for a more streamlined design.

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