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Geckota Pioneer Special EditionvsZelos Starfighter Chronograph

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Pioneer Special Edition
GeckotaPioneer Special Edition
MSRP $399
Starfighter Chronograph
ZelosStarfighter Chronograph
MSRP $1,799

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pioneer Special Edition41.5mm
Starfighter Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
Pioneer Special Edition40h
Starfighter Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Pioneer Special Edition100m
Starfighter Chronograph50m
MSRP
Pioneer Special Edition$399
Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Chronograph
Diameter
41.5mm
41mm
Thickness
12.05mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
41mm
Lug Width
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Red
Spitfire LE

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
NH38
ETA 2894 Élaboré

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$1,799

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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 Starfighter Chronograph

Owners find the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph appealing, with one noting the beauty of the Aventurine dial and another praising the blue dial and lumed subdials. One owner is selling the watch to acquire other chronographs. Overall, owners appreciate the aesthetic appeal of the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph, particularly its dial options and lumed subdials.

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