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Geckota Pioneer Special EditionvsZelos Swordfish 3

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Pioneer Special Edition
GeckotaPioneer Special Edition
MSRP $399
Swordfish 3
ZelosSwordfish 3
MSRP $399

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pioneer Special Edition41.5mm
Swordfish 340mm
Power Reserve
Pioneer Special Edition40h
Swordfish 340h
Water Resistance
Pioneer Special Edition100m
Swordfish 3200m
MSRP
Pioneer Special Edition$399
Swordfish 3$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
41.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12.05mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
40mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Red
Bronze

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
NH38
Seiko NH35

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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.

Zelos Swordfish 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish 3 for its strong value, with reviewers highlighting the textured sandwich dial, Seiko NH35 movement, 200m water resistance, and surprisingly good bracelet. The titanium construction is noted for making the watch compact and comfortable, weighing 117g. Some owners find the dimensions fine on paper and based on experience with other models. One reviewer flagged that legibility can suffer in bright light and bracelet edges are sharp. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Swordfish 3 highly for its incredible value and fun design, particularly with unique dial options.

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