Geckota Pioneer AutomaticvsNOMOS Glashütte Metro neomatik 39 silvercut

Owners widely praise the Geckota Pioneer Automatic for its retro-futuristic design, impressive lume, and unique dial finishing. The red dial variants are particularly favored for their brushed fumee appearance and vintage feel. Accuracy is noted as surprisingly good for an NH35 movement, though one owner reports +/- 20 seconds per day. The watch is considered a bargain by some at $259, while others find the $519 price for the NH35 movement in a 14mm thick case excessive. The 42mm cushion case is noted to wear large due to its lack of a prominent bezel. A minor phantom date position on the crown is reported, and the crystal is very reflective despite an anti-reflective coating. Some find the gold accents look a bit cheap, and one instance of a loose fleck of lume was observed. Overall, owners rate the Geckota Pioneer Automatic highly for its distinctive vintage aesthetic and value, particularly on sale.

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Metro neomatik 39 silvercut's horizontally-brushed "Silvercut" dial for its reserved flair and industrial appeal, with one owner specifically noting the perfect color combination of the dial with blued steel hands and a red second hand. The slim automatic DUW 3001 movement is a notable strength, with one owner reporting accuracy of around 4 seconds per day. Wearability on the included shell cordovan strap is comfortable, and the watch features 5 ATM water resistance. Some purists, however, may find the 38.5mm size and dial novelty to be excessive. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Metro neomatik 39 silvercut highly for its distinctive dial and slim, well-regarded movement.