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Geckota Pioneer Special EditionvsVenezianico Nereide Turchese

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Pioneer Special Edition
GeckotaPioneer Special Edition
MSRP $399
Nereide Turchese
VenezianicoNereide Turchese
MSRP $1,395

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pioneer Special Edition41.5mm
Nereide Turchese42mm
Power Reserve
Pioneer Special Edition40h
Nereide Turchese40h
Water Resistance
Pioneer Special Edition100m
Nereide Turchese200m
MSRP
Pioneer Special Edition$399
Nereide Turchese$1,395

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
41.5mm
42mm
Thickness
12.05mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Red
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
NH38
Sellita SW200-1

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$1,395

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Venezianico Nereide Turchese

Owners widely praise the Venezianico Nereide's stunning dial, particularly the Avventurina variant, and its good quality finishing and comfortable bracelet, making it suitable for everyday wear. Some owners express a desire for a thinner movement and a smaller diameter option. Overall, owners rate the Venezianico Nereide highly for its striking dial design and overall build quality at the price point.

From video reviewers

The unique natural turquoise dial is a standout feature, with each disc carefully selected from a lump of the mineral, giving the watch an individual character. A weakness of the watch is its relatively limited production run, which the reviewer notes will likely sell out quickly. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer suggesting it may be a case of style over substance due to its $1,000 price point, while another reviewer did not mention the price as a concern.

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