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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsGeckota Pioneer Classic Edition

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Pioneer Classic Edition
GeckotaPioneer Classic Edition
MSRP $399

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Pioneer Classic Edition41.5mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Pioneer Classic Edition40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Pioneer Classic Edition100m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Pioneer Classic Edition$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
42mm
41.5mm
Thickness
12.6mm
12.05mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
47.8mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Red
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
NH38
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$399

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What people say

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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered

The satin-finished steel case is well-executed and aesthetically pleasing. The watch's lumières de nuit are not particularly bright, which might be a drawback for some users. Reviewers disagree on the watch's originality, with one reviewer finding it pleasing in-person and another describing it as decidedly derivative.

Geckota Pioneer Classic Edition

The Geckota Pioneer Classic Edition is praised for its retro-futuristic design, striking dial with vertical brushing that shifts color, and excellent lume. Owners find it offers excellent value for money and appreciate its solid, comfortable weight and higher quality stock straps. However, the thin cross-hair design can disappear from a distance, making the dial less coherent when viewed afar, and some note it wears large due to its size and lack of a prominent bezel. One owner points out the crystal is very reflective, the gold accents appear cheap, and the case finish resembles chrome more than polish, with a loose fleck of lume also noted. Overall, owners rate the Geckota Pioneer Classic Edition highly for its distinctive retro design and strong value proposition.

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