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Geckota · Pioneer

Geckota Pioneer Automatic

Field

$299
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Case

Diameter
42mm
Thickness
14mm
Lug-to-lug
45mm
Lug width
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Water resistance
100m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Dial colour
Black

Movement

Caliber
Seiko NH35
Type
Automatic
Hacking
No
Hand-winding
No
Complications
Time only

Seiko

Seiko's third-party supply version of the 4R35, sold to external watch brands and modders worldwide. Adds hacking and hand-winding over the 7S26 it effectively replaced. The NH35 has become the default automatic movement for watch modding and microbrand watches, thanks to its low cost, reliability, and wide availability of compatible parts including dials, hands, and cases in the Seiko-compatible format.

Design language

Case shape
cushion
Dial style
sector
Bezel
fixed
Bracelet
leather
Hands
baton

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Pioneer collection · 4 watches

Pioneer Classic Edition
Pioneer Classic Edition41.5mm
Pioneer Graphite Special Edition
Pioneer Graphite Special Edition41.5mm
Pioneer Special Edition
Pioneer Special Edition41.5mm

6 colorways

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Owners widely praise the Geckota Pioneer Automatic for its retro-futuristic design, impressive lume, and unique dial finishing. The red dial variants are particularly favored for their brushed fumee appearance and vintage feel. Accuracy is noted as surprisingly good for an NH35 movement, though one owner reports +/- 20 seconds per day. The watch is considered a bargain by some at $259, while others find the $519 price for the NH35 movement in a 14mm thick case excessive. The 42mm cushion case is noted to wear large due to its lack of a prominent bezel. A minor phantom date position on the crown is reported, and the crystal is very reflective despite an anti-reflective coating. Some find the gold accents look a bit cheap, and one instance of a loose fleck of lume was observed. Overall, owners rate the Geckota Pioneer Automatic highly for its distinctive vintage aesthetic and value, particularly on sale.

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