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Geckota Pioneer Special EditionvsHELM Togiak Expedition UTC

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Pioneer Special Edition
GeckotaPioneer Special Edition
MSRP $399
Togiak Expedition UTC
HELMTogiak Expedition UTC
MSRP $380

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pioneer Special Edition41.5mm
Togiak Expedition UTC42mm
Power Reserve
Pioneer Special Edition40h
Togiak Expedition UTC40h
Water Resistance
Pioneer Special Edition100m
Togiak Expedition UTC200m
MSRP
Pioneer Special Edition$399
Togiak Expedition UTC$380

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
GMT
Diameter
41.5mm
42mm
Thickness
12.05mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
49mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Red
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
NH38
Seiko Instruments NH34
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$380

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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.

HELM Togiak Expedition UTC

The HELM Togiak Expedition UTC is widely praised for its unique design and excellent lume, with owners appreciating its lightweight titanium case and 200m ISO 6425 capability. Some owners note that its 42mm diameter wears smaller than expected, while others find the size and weight potentially unsuitable for smaller wrists, and the stock bracelet or strap uncomfortable. On balance, owners rate the HELM Togiak Expedition UTC highly for its distinctive design and robust build at its price point.

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