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Geckota Pioneer Classic EditionvsGlycine Airman No. 1 GMT

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Pioneer Classic Edition
GeckotaPioneer Classic Edition
MSRP $399
Airman No. 1 GMT
GlycineAirman No. 1 GMT
MSRP $2,800

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pioneer Classic Edition41.5mm
Airman No. 1 GMT36mm
Power Reserve
Pioneer Classic Edition40h
Airman No. 1 GMT48h
Water Resistance
Pioneer Classic Edition100m
Airman No. 1 GMT30m
MSRP
Pioneer Classic Edition$399
Airman No. 1 GMT$2,800

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Field
GMT
Diameter
41.5mm
36mm
Thickness
12.05mm
11.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Red
Silver
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Luminous

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
NH38
SW330-2
Power Reserve
40h
48h
Complications
None
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$2,800

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What people say

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Geckota Pioneer Classic Edition

The Geckota Pioneer Classic Edition is praised for its retro-futuristic design, striking dial with vertical brushing that shifts color, and excellent lume. Owners find it offers excellent value for money and appreciate its solid, comfortable weight and higher quality stock straps. However, the thin cross-hair design can disappear from a distance, making the dial less coherent when viewed afar, and some note it wears large due to its size and lack of a prominent bezel. One owner points out the crystal is very reflective, the gold accents appear cheap, and the case finish resembles chrome more than polish, with a loose fleck of lume also noted. Overall, owners rate the Geckota Pioneer Classic Edition highly for its distinctive retro design and strong value proposition.

Glycine Airman No. 1 GMT

Owners widely praise the Glycine Airman No. 1 GMT for its historical significance and attractive dial. However, some find the 36mm case size to be a bit small, and the GMT hand can be difficult to distinguish from the minute hand. The watch has a very limited 3ATM water resistance. Later versions feature sapphire crystals, differing from earlier plexi models. Overall, owners value the Glycine Airman No. 1 GMT for its historical appeal and dial design, despite minor legibility and sizing concerns.

From video reviewers

The case finishing and dial colors are praised. The value proposition is tied to a sale price, with questions about long-term competitiveness.

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