Geckota Pioneer AutomaticvsMr Jones Watches Nuage

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 Mr Jones Watches Nuage for its unique dial, hand-gilded with 22-carat gold and palladium silver leaf, and its beautiful case with great lugs. Some owners find it a good value at $305 after tax and a stunning piece in sunlight. However, legibility, particularly at night, is questioned by some. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting consistent inaccuracy of 8-12 minutes behind, while others do not mention this. One owner expressed disappointment that a limited run became a continued production model, and some regret swapping the original strap. Overall, owners rate the Mr Jones Watches Nuage highly for its artistic dial and case finishing.