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Geckota Pioneer Classic EditionvsStraton Straton Curve Chrono MKII

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Pioneer Classic Edition
GeckotaPioneer Classic Edition
MSRP $399
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
StratonStraton Curve Chrono MKII
MSRP $1,099

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pioneer Classic Edition41.5mm
Straton Curve Chrono MKII42mm
Power Reserve
Pioneer Classic Edition40h
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
Water Resistance
Pioneer Classic Edition100m
Straton Curve Chrono MKII100m
MSRP
Pioneer Classic Edition$399
Straton Curve Chrono MKII$1,099

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Chronograph
Diameter
41.5mm
42mm
Thickness
12.05mm
13.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
47.4mm
Lug Width
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid
Stamped Design with Wheel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Red
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
NH38
NE86
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$1,099

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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.

Straton Curve Chrono MKII

The watch offers a retro motorsport aesthetic with a quality finish and well-chosen movements at an affordable price. Reviewers did not agree on any specific weaknesses.

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