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Geckota Pioneer Special EditionvsVario NAVI Single Hand Compass

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Pioneer Special Edition
GeckotaPioneer Special Edition
MSRP $399
NAVI Single Hand Compass
VarioNAVI Single Hand Compass
MSRP $428

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pioneer Special Edition41.5mm
NAVI Single Hand Compass38mm
Power Reserve
Pioneer Special Edition40h
NAVI Single Hand Compass40h
Water Resistance
Pioneer Special Edition100m
NAVI Single Hand Compass100m
MSRP
Pioneer Special Edition$399
NAVI Single Hand Compass$428

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41.5mm
38mm
Thickness
12.05mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Red
Grey

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
NH38
Miyota 82s5

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$428

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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.

Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass

Owners praise the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its unique single-hand design and understated nautical theme, finding it reflects their personal style. The watch is a 38mm vintage-inspired timepiece with 100m water resistance. A reviewer notes the Miyota 8s25 automatic movement has a 40-hour power reserve and its unidirectional winding rotor may wobble. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its refreshingly different take and casual time-telling dial.

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