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Geckota Pioneer Special EditionvsZelos Eagle 2

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Pioneer Special Edition
GeckotaPioneer Special Edition
MSRP $399
Eagle 2
ZelosEagle 2
MSRP $899

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pioneer Special Edition41.5mm
Eagle 239mm
Power Reserve
Pioneer Special Edition40h
Eagle 240h
Water Resistance
Pioneer Special Edition100m
Eagle 2100m
MSRP
Pioneer Special Edition$399
Eagle 2$899

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Pilot
Diameter
41.5mm
39mm
Thickness
12.05mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
39mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Red
Anthracite

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
NH38
La Joux-Perret G100

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$899

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Zelos Eagle 2

Owners widely praise the Zelos Eagle 2's unique meteorite dial and titanium case, with one owner describing it as a "work of art" featuring a fully lumed dial and a scratch-resistant 1,200 Vickers hardness-coated case. The LaJoux Perret G100Soigne movement provides a 68-hour power reserve. Some owners, however, find the dial layout "ugly" and the font thick, while others note minor QC issues like misaligned markers. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Eagle 2 highly for its distinctive meteorite dial and titanium construction at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's compact size is a notable strength, with a 39mm diameter case and 11mm thickness making it suitable for a pilot's watch. A potential weakness is the lug-to-lug fit, which may be too large for smaller wrists. Reviewers disagree on the bezel, with one reviewer highlighting the Cerakote finish as a standout feature, while another mentions the watch's bezel in passing without comment.

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