Which is cheaper, the Geckota Pioneer Graphite Special Edition or the Sheffield 1A 38?

At MSRP the Sheffield 1A 38 is the cheaper of the two at $238, against $399 for the Geckota Pioneer Graphite Special Edition — a $161 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Geckota Pioneer Graphite Special Edition or the Sheffield 1A 38?

The Geckota Pioneer Graphite Special Edition wears larger at 41.5mm versus 38mm for the Sheffield 1A 38 — a 3.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Geckota Pioneer Graphite Special Edition or the Sheffield 1A 38?

The Sheffield 1A 38 is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Geckota Pioneer Graphite Special Edition.

What movement does the Geckota Pioneer Graphite Special Edition run compared to the Sheffield 1A 38?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Geckota Pioneer Graphite Special Edition uses the NH38 and the Sheffield 1A 38 uses the Seiko NH35.

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Geckota Pioneer Graphite Special Edition

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MSRP $399

Sheffield 1A 38

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MSRP $238

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10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Pioneer Graphite Special Edition41.5mm

1A 3838mm

Power Reserve

Pioneer Graphite Special Edition40h

1A 38—

Water Resistance

Pioneer Graphite Special Edition100m

1A 38200m

MSRP

Pioneer Graphite Special Edition$399

1A 38$238

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

NH38

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

40h

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Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$399

$238

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