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Geckota Pioneer Special EditionvsYema Diver

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Pioneer Special Edition
GeckotaPioneer Special Edition
MSRP $399
Diver
YemaDiver
MSRP $990

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pioneer Special Edition41.5mm
Diver39.5mm
Power Reserve
Pioneer Special Edition40h
Diver40h
Water Resistance
Pioneer Special Edition100m
Diver200m
MSRP
Pioneer Special Edition$399
Diver$990

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
41.5mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12.05mm
10.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Red
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
NH38
Sellita SW200

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$990

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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.

Yema Diver

One owner reported a water ingress issue on their Yema Diver the first time it got wet in a lake, despite rinsing and inspecting the watch and bezel. Another owner notes this manual wind Yema Diver has a cool patina but is unlikely to be waterproof or gain value. Overall, owners view the Yema Diver as a fun second watch rather than an investment.

From video reviewers

The Swiss Sellita movement is a notable feature. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

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