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Geckota GT Racing ChronographvsPraesidus Service Watch

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GT Racing Chronograph
GeckotaGT Racing Chronograph
MSRP $399
Service Watch
PraesidusService Watch
MSRP $259

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GT Racing Chronograph40mm
Service Watch42mm
Power Reserve
GT Racing Chronograph40h
Service Watch40h
Water Resistance
GT Racing Chronograph50m
Service Watch100m
MSRP
GT Racing Chronograph$399
Service Watch$259

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Green

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$259

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What people say

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Geckota GT Racing Chronograph

The Geckota GT Racing strap is praised for its quality leather, crisp stitching, and beautiful patina, offering excellent value at less than half the price of similar vintage straps. Some owners find the 125/80mm length longer than ideal, and the keeper potentially smaller. On balance, owners rate the Geckota GT Racing strap highly for its quality and value, despite minor concerns about its length and keeper size.

Praesidus Service Watch

Owners widely praise the Praesidus Service Watch for its 38mm size and solid build quality, with the domed crystal providing vintage distortion and the unbranded dial appealing to history enthusiasts. However, owners report jumpy hand sensitivity when setting the time. One owner experienced a scratchy crown and a noisy rotor on their DD-45, which persisted after warranty service and eventually led to the crown locking mid-way. Concerns about slow customer service and a negative reputation for Praesidus's support are also noted by owners. On balance, owners appreciate the vintage aesthetic and wearability of the Praesidus Service Watch, though persistent customer service issues temper enthusiasm.

From video reviewers

The 38mm case size is a strength for those preferring smaller watches. The dial may show slight discoloration or unevenness in finish.

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