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Geckota Pioneer Special EditionvsGrand Seiko SBGZ003

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Pioneer Special Edition
GeckotaPioneer Special Edition
MSRP $399
SBGZ003
Grand SeikoSBGZ003

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pioneer Special Edition41.5mm
SBGZ00338.5mm
Power Reserve
Pioneer Special Edition40h
SBGZ00384h
Water Resistance
Pioneer Special Edition100m
SBGZ00330m
MSRP
Pioneer Special Edition$399
SBGZ003

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
41.5mm
38.5mm
Thickness
12.05mm
9.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
43.7mm
Lug Width
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Platinum
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Red
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
NH38
9R02
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
84h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGZ003

Grand Seiko SBGZ003 owners and reviewers widely praise its classic 38.5mm x 9.8mm dimensions and the meticulous perfection of its craft, with some calling it the sexiest Grand Seiko ever seen. The Spring Drive caliber 9R02 offers an 84-hour power reserve. Some find the dial's color off-putting, and the $57,000 price is a significant barrier for many. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGZ003 highly for its stunning "carved" dial and Micro Artist Studio finishing.

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