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Geckota GT Racing ChronographvsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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GT Racing Chronograph
GeckotaGT Racing Chronograph
MSRP $399
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GT Racing Chronograph40mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
GT Racing Chronograph40h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
GT Racing Chronograph50m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
GT Racing Chronograph$399
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Thickness
12.7mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
Lug Width
18mm

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2070/2170

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$218

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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.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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