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Geckota Pioneer Special EditionvsSugess MoonPhase Master SU2528

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Pioneer Special Edition
GeckotaPioneer Special Edition
MSRP $399
MoonPhase Master SU2528
SugessMoonPhase Master SU2528
MSRP $599

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pioneer Special Edition41.5mm
MoonPhase Master SU252840mm
Power Reserve
Pioneer Special Edition40h
MoonPhase Master SU252848h
Water Resistance
Pioneer Special Edition100m
MoonPhase Master SU25285m
MSRP
Pioneer Special Edition$399
MoonPhase Master SU2528$599

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Field
Moonphase
Diameter
41.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12.05mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel/Rose Gold
Water Resistance
100m
5m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Red
Black
Lume
None
X1

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
NH38
ST2528
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
40h
48h
Complications
None
Moonphase, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$599

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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.

Sugess MoonPhase Master SU2528

Owners widely praise the Sugess MoonPhase Master SU2528 for its visually stunning and glittery aventurine dial, considered exceptional value for its price, with some noting smooth hand-winding and good case polishing. Accuracy varies, with reports ranging from +3 seconds per day to -6 seconds per day, and one owner experienced a stuttering movement in a previous unit. Some find the watch too thick for a dress watch, the rotor unusually loud, and the 21mm lug width unorthodox, while the moonphase complication's accuracy is questioned by one owner due to a potential dial cut flaw. Overall, owners rate the Sugess MoonPhase Master SU2528 highly for its gorgeous aventurine dial and impressive complications at an accessible price point.

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