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Geckota Pioneer Special EditionvsZelos Great White 43

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Pioneer Special Edition
GeckotaPioneer Special Edition
MSRP $399
Great White 43
ZelosGreat White 43
MSRP $599

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pioneer Special Edition41.5mm
Great White 4343mm
Power Reserve
Pioneer Special Edition40h
Great White 4340h
Water Resistance
Pioneer Special Edition100m
Great White 43300m
MSRP
Pioneer Special Edition$399
Great White 43$599

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
41.5mm
43mm
Thickness
12.05mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
43mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium (DLC coated)
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Red
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
NH38
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$599

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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.

Zelos Great White 43

Owners widely praise the Zelos Great White 43's "unbelievable" and "amazing" lume, particularly on the carbon and Frost variants. The Miyota 9015 movement and 300m water resistance are noted features. Some owners find the 43mm size large, while others report it wears well. Opinions are divided on colorways, with some disappointed by the absence of a "Nebula" option and others finding the "Arctic" version striking. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Great White 43 highly for its exceptional lume and robust specifications at the price point.

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