Which is cheaper, the Geckota Phalanx or the Sheffield 1A?

At MSRP the Sheffield 1A is the cheaper of the two at $223, against $349 for the Geckota Phalanx — a $126 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Geckota Phalanx or the Sheffield 1A?

The Geckota Phalanx wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Sheffield 1A — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Geckota Phalanx or the Sheffield 1A?

The Geckota Phalanx is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Sheffield 1A.

What movement does the Geckota Phalanx run compared to the Sheffield 1A?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Geckota Phalanx uses the ETA 2824 and the Sheffield 1A uses the Seiko NH35A.

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Geckota PhalanxvsSheffield 1A

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Geckota Phalanx

phalanx-satin-reef-green

MSRP $349

Sheffield 1A

diver-1a-40mm-white

MSRP $223

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Phalanx42mm

1A40mm

Power Reserve

Phalanx40h

1A—

Water Resistance

Phalanx300m

1A200m

MSRP

Phalanx$349

1A$223

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

42mm

40mm

Thickness

13.9mm

12.8mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

46mm

Lug Width

—

20mm

Material

316L Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel

Water Resistance

300m

200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Green

White/Blue

Lume

None

Swiss blue lume

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

ETA 2824

Seiko NH35A

Power Reserve

40h

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$349

$223

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