Geckota Pioneer AutomaticvsGarrick S3 Deadbeat Seconds - Power Reserve Gold

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.

The Garrick S3 Deadbeat Seconds - Power Reserve Gold is praised for its striking design, exceptional finishing, and open-worked dial revealing the in-house calibre DB-G07 movement. Reviewers note its accuracy tested to less than +3 seconds per day and a 45-hour power reserve. Some find the 42mm case size too large, and certain areas of the movement finishing could be more refined. Overall, reviewers rate the Garrick S3 Deadbeat Seconds - Power Reserve Gold highly for its visually striking design and hand-finished movement.