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Geckota Pioneer Special EditionvsSugess Tourbillon Master SU8230

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Pioneer Special Edition
GeckotaPioneer Special Edition
MSRP $399
Tourbillon Master SU8230
SugessTourbillon Master SU8230
MSRP $1,399

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pioneer Special Edition41.5mm
Tourbillon Master SU823041mm
Power Reserve
Pioneer Special Edition40h
Tourbillon Master SU823040h
Water Resistance
Pioneer Special Edition100m
Tourbillon Master SU823050m
MSRP
Pioneer Special Edition$399
Tourbillon Master SU8230$1,399

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Field
Chronograph
Diameter
41.5mm
41mm
Thickness
12.05mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
46mm
Lug Width
11mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Yellow Gold/Rose Gold/Bronze
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Red
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
NH38
Seagull ST8230
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Complications
None
GMT, Moonphase, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$1,399

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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.

Sugess Tourbillon Master SU8230

Owners widely praise the Sugess Tourbillon Master for its stunning enamel dial and impressive finishing at its price point. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting -12s/day and another +6 to +11s/day. Caveats include a cumbersome winding crown, limited 50m water resistance, a 21mm lug width, and a non-hacking movement, with one owner noting a power reserve around two days and noticeable resistance when winding. On balance, owners rate the Sugess Tourbillon Master highly for its visually striking dial and finishing, which significantly elevates its perceived value.

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