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Geckota Pioneer Special EditionvsPraesidus Arctic Field

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Pioneer Special Edition
GeckotaPioneer Special Edition
MSRP $399
Arctic Field
PraesidusArctic Field
MSRP $195

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pioneer Special Edition41.5mm
Arctic Field34mm
Power Reserve
Pioneer Special Edition40h
Arctic Field40h
Water Resistance
Pioneer Special Edition100m
Arctic Field50m
MSRP
Pioneer Special Edition$399
Arctic Field$195

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41.5mm
34mm
Thickness
12.05mm
9.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
Lug Width
18mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Red
Gray

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
NH38
TMI VH-31 Meca-Quartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$195

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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.

Praesidus Arctic Field

The Praesidus Arctic Field is noted for its good readability and a faux patina that suits its style, with a blue anti-reflective coating on the sapphire crystal being a welcome detail. One reviewer highlights its 38mm titanium case with a brushed finish and 11.35mm thickness as well-crafted and elegant. On balance, reviewers find the Praesidus Arctic Field to be a readable and well-finished field watch.

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