Geckota Pioneer AutomaticvsPagani Design PD-1767

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.

Pagani Design PD-1767 owners praise its Panerai-inspired aesthetic, power reserve indicator, and 41mm size. Timekeeping varies significantly, with one owner reporting +217 to +225 seconds per day, while another notes it runs 3 seconds fast per 24 hours. The case back uses mineral crystal, and some report slight bezel backplay despite crisp clicks. On balance, owners value the Pagani Design PD-1767 for its distinctive aesthetic and useful power reserve indicator, though timekeeping consistency is a notable concern for some.