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Geckota Pioneer Special EditionvsSpinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

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Pioneer Special Edition
GeckotaPioneer Special Edition
MSRP $399
Fleuss 40 Automatic
SpinnakerFleuss 40 Automatic
MSRP $450

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pioneer Special Edition41.5mm
Fleuss 40 Automatic40mm
Power Reserve
Pioneer Special Edition40h
Fleuss 40 Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Pioneer Special Edition100m
Fleuss 40 Automatic150m
MSRP
Pioneer Special Edition$399
Fleuss 40 Automatic$450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
41.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12.05mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Red
Coral

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
NH38
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$450

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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.

Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

Owners find the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic a good size for smaller wrists, though one owner notes the lume is too diffuse for easy nighttime reading. The pilot-style crown is an unusual feature for a dive watch. Overall, owners value the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic for its wearability on smaller wrists.

From video reviewers

The coral red dial is a unique aesthetic. The watch is a strong contender for best-in-class under $300.

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