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Geckota Pioneer Special EditionvsVelini Crosshair

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Pioneer Special Edition
GeckotaPioneer Special Edition
MSRP $399
Crosshair
VeliniCrosshair
MSRP $950

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pioneer Special Edition41.5mm
Crosshair33mm
Power Reserve
Pioneer Special Edition40h
Crosshair
Water Resistance
Pioneer Special Edition100m
Crosshair30m
MSRP
Pioneer Special Edition$399
Crosshair$950

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
41.5mm
33mm
Thickness
12.05mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
39mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Red

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
NH38
Ronda Swiss Made Quartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$950

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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.

Velini Crosshair

Owners express disappointment with the ST1701 movement, citing poor regulation and reliability issues in previous Seagull movements, though some find the watch's design attractive. On balance, owners rate the Velini Crosshair poorly due to concerns over movement reliability.

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