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Geckota Pioneer Special EditionvsHamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto - Air-Glaciers Edition

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Pioneer Special Edition
GeckotaPioneer Special Edition
MSRP $399

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pioneer Special Edition41.5mm
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto - Air-Glaciers Edition42mm
Power Reserve
Pioneer Special Edition40h
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto - Air-Glaciers Edition80h
Water Resistance
Pioneer Special Edition100m
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto - Air-Glaciers Edition100m
MSRP
Pioneer Special Edition$399
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto - Air-Glaciers Edition$1,575

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Pilot
Diameter
41.5mm
42mm
Thickness
12.05mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Red
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
NH38
H-30
Power Reserve
40h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$1,575

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What people say

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Geckota Pioneer Special Edition

Owners widely praise the Geckota Pioneer for its retro-futuristic design and quality build at £349, with one owner noting excellent lume comparable to Panerai and a striking dial that shifts with light. The textured black honeycomb dial and 200m water resistance are also highlighted as strong points. However, some find the 14mm thickness a bit tall, and the NH 35 movement is considered unexciting by some. One owner points out that the thin cross-hair on the dial can be difficult to see from a distance. Overall, owners rate the Geckota Pioneer highly for its distinctive vintage space-age design and strong value proposition.

Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto - Air-Glaciers Edition

Owners praise the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto - Air-Glaciers Edition for its legibility, extensive Super-LumiNova, and broad hands, as well as its unique dial design and cool styling with an hour hand cutout and semi-exposed case back. The titanium case is noted for significantly reducing weight. It is powered by the H-30 calibre, offering an 80-hour power reserve. Some owners feel the price is too high for what is essentially a standard model, while others find the styling justifies the cost, with one noting it was available for under $1,000. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto - Air-Glaciers Edition for its distinctive aesthetic and lightweight titanium construction, with some debate regarding its value proposition.

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