Geckota Pioneer Automatic
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Case
- Diameter
- 42mm
- Thickness
- 14mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 45mm
- Lug width
- 22mm
- Material
- 316L Stainless Steel
- Water resistance
- 100m
Crystal & dial
- Crystal
- Domed Sapphire
- Dial colour
- Black
Movement
- Caliber
- Seiko NH35
- Type
- Automatic
Seiko
Seiko's third-party supply version of the 4R35, sold to external watch brands and modders worldwide. Adds hacking and hand-winding over the 7S26 it effectively replaced. The NH35 has become the default automatic movement for watch modding and microbrand watches, thanks to its low cost, reliability, and wide availability of compatible parts including dials, hands, and cases in the Seiko-compatible format.
Design language
- Case shape
- cushion
- Dial style
- sector
- Bezel
- fixed
- Bracelet
- leather
- Hands
- baton
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Pioneer collection · 9 watches
6 colorways
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The Geckota Pioneer Automatic is praised for its retro-futuristic design, impressive lume, and a unique vertical brushing on the dial that shifts color. Owners appreciate its value, with one noting it as a bargain at $259, and find the styling clean with a comfortable fit. Some owners are specifically drawn to the red dial variant, noting its appearance and vintage feel. However, the thin cross-hair design can disappear from a distance, and the 42mm case size is considered large for a cushion watch. One owner reports the crystal is very reflective despite AR coating, and gold accents appear cheap. Accuracy varies, with one owner seeing +/- 20 seconds per day and another finding it surprisingly accurate. Overall, owners rate the Geckota Pioneer Automatic highly for its distinctive design and value, despite some noted finishing and legibility concerns.
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