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Geckota Pioneer AutomaticvsVenezianico Nereide Turchese

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Pioneer Automatic
GeckotaPioneer Automatic
MSRP $299
Nereide Turchese
VenezianicoNereide Turchese
MSRP $1,395

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pioneer Automatic42mm
Nereide Turchese42mm
Power Reserve
Pioneer Automatic40h
Nereide Turchese40h
Water Resistance
Pioneer Automatic100m
Nereide Turchese200m
MSRP
Pioneer Automatic$299
Nereide Turchese$1,395

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Thickness
14mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
49mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
NH35
Sellita SW200-1

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$1,395

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What people say

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Geckota Pioneer Automatic

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.

Venezianico Nereide Turchese

Owners widely praise the Venezianico Nereide's stunning dial, particularly the Avventurina variant, and its good quality finishing and comfortable bracelet, making it suitable for everyday wear. Some owners express a desire for a thinner movement and a smaller diameter option. Overall, owners rate the Venezianico Nereide highly for its striking dial design and overall build quality at the price point.

From video reviewers

The unique natural turquoise dial is a standout feature, with each disc carefully selected from a lump of the mineral, giving the watch an individual character. A weakness of the watch is its relatively limited production run, which the reviewer notes will likely sell out quickly. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer suggesting it may be a case of style over substance due to its $1,000 price point, while another reviewer did not mention the price as a concern.

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