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Geckota Pioneer Special EditionvsSternglas Hamburg Automatik

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Pioneer Special Edition
GeckotaPioneer Special Edition
MSRP $399
Hamburg Automatik
SternglasHamburg Automatik
MSRP $463

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pioneer Special Edition41.5mm
Hamburg Automatik42mm
Power Reserve
Pioneer Special Edition40h
Hamburg Automatik42h
Water Resistance
Pioneer Special Edition100m
Hamburg Automatik50m
MSRP
Pioneer Special Edition$399
Hamburg Automatik$463

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Sport
Diameter
41.5mm
42mm
Thickness
12.05mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Red
Lume
None
Luminova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
NH38
Miyota 8215
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$463

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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.

Sternglas Hamburg Automatik

Owners praise the Sternglas Hamburg Automatik's handsome design and good build quality for the price. The watch features a gold PVD case and a matte blue dial with orange Super-LumiNova, and its 42mm diameter wears well due to a short lug-to-lug distance. The Miyota 8215 movement is accurate to -20/+40 seconds per day. On balance, reviewers and owners appreciate the Sternglas Hamburg Automatik for its unique design and value.

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