Which is cheaper, the Formex Field Automatic or the Geckota Phalanx?

At MSRP the Geckota Phalanx is the cheaper of the two at $349, against $881 for the Formex Field Automatic — a $532 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Formex Field Automatic or the Geckota Phalanx?

The Geckota Phalanx wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Formex Field Automatic — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Formex Field Automatic or the Geckota Phalanx?

The Geckota Phalanx is rated to 300m versus 150m for the Formex Field Automatic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Formex Field Automatic or the Geckota Phalanx?

The Formex Field Automatic carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Geckota Phalanx.

What movement does the Formex Field Automatic run compared to the Geckota Phalanx?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Formex Field Automatic uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Geckota Phalanx uses the ETA 2824.

Side by side

Formex Field AutomaticvsGeckota Phalanx

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Formex Field Automatic

field-automatic-ash-grey-40-mm

MSRP $881

Geckota Phalanx

phalanx-satin-reef-green

MSRP $349

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Field Automatic40mm

Phalanx42mm

Power Reserve

Field Automatic41h

Phalanx40h

Water Resistance

Field Automatic150m

Phalanx300m

MSRP

Field Automatic$881

Phalanx$349

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Ash Grey

Green

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

ETA 2824

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$881

$349

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Formex Field Automatic vs Geckota Phalanx gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Vaermicro

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.

Geckota PhalanxvsVaer Field Geckota PhalanxvsMarathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto Geckota PhalanxvsMarathon Jeep Rubicon GSAR Geckota PhalanxvsMarathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic Dan Henry 1970vsFormex Field Automatic Formex Field AutomaticvsGeckota Sea-Hunter Dive Watch

Edit this comparison Add another watch Explore more 39–43mm watches

Formex Field AutomaticvsGeckota Phalanx

At a glance

Full specifications

Follow this matchup

More watches worth a look

Field

1970

Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto

Sea-Hunter Dive Watch

Jeep Rubicon GSAR

Nordsø

Skindiver Automatic

Manhattan 40 MSD

People also compared