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Geckota Pioneer Classic EditionvsRZE Urbanist

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Pioneer Classic Edition
GeckotaPioneer Classic Edition
MSRP $399
Urbanist
RZEUrbanist
MSRP $299

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pioneer Classic Edition41.5mm
Urbanist36mm
Power Reserve
Pioneer Classic Edition40h
Urbanist40h
Water Resistance
Pioneer Classic Edition100m
Urbanist100m
MSRP
Pioneer Classic Edition$399
Urbanist$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
41.5mm
36mm
Thickness
12.05mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
42mm
Lug Width
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Red
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
NH38
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$299

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

RZE Urbanist

The RZE Urbanist is widely praised as a fantastic, lightweight, "grab and go" everyday watch. Owners highlight its durable titanium case with scratch-resistant coatings and sapphire crystal. The solar movement is noted for keeping good time and is guaranteed for life. Production models feature a push-in crown, a change from earlier screw-down versions. Overall, owners rate the RZE Urbanist highly for its durable, lightweight titanium construction and reliable solar movement.

From video reviewers

The RZE Urbanist features a Japanese movement for accurate timekeeping and reliable performance. The watch's lume brightness is a shared weakness, with both reviewers noting it could be improved. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer considering it a 'great value' for the price, while the other highlights its solar power feature as a significant strength.

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