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Geckota Pioneer Special EditionvsNOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 gray

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Pioneer Special Edition
GeckotaPioneer Special Edition
MSRP $399
Orion 38 gray
NOMOS GlashütteOrion 38 gray
MSRP $3,040

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pioneer Special Edition41.5mm
Orion 38 gray38mm
Power Reserve
Pioneer Special Edition40h
Orion 38 gray53 hoursh
Water Resistance
Pioneer Special Edition100m
Orion 38 gray50m
MSRP
Pioneer Special Edition$399
Orion 38 gray$3,040

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
41.5mm
38mm
Thickness
12.05mm
7.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
48mm
Lug Width
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
NH38
DUW 4001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
53 hoursh
Jewels
25
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$3,040

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 gray

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 gray for its minimalist Bauhaus design, legible dial with applied golden indices and blued steel hands, and harmonious proportions. Reviewers and owners alike note its comfortable and versatile wearability, with some finding it suitable for both formal and casual occasions. However, some enthusiasts find the Orion 38 gray wears larger than expected due to its all-dial design, while others consider its style polarizing and potentially less versatile for everyday wear. One owner notes the watch is considered delicate for daily wear despite its 5 ATM water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 gray highly for its elegant, minimalist design and comfortable wearability.

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