The Complete Racing Watch Collection

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A deeper look into the Geckota racing collection & what makes it so special...

Nov 8, 2019

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You may have noticed, but here at Geckota we definitely love more than just watches. 2019 has seen a large expansion of our best-selling racing range so now with the gifting season upon us we thought we'd sit down for a bit of a chat about what has gone into the making of this collection. So sit back, put on your best pair of driving gloves & enjoy... (driving gloves are optional)

C-01 Generation 2 Racing Chronograph
Packed with 60's & 70's styling our C-01 Generation 2 is the successor of our best selling C-01 (Generation 1) from 2017. This watch features a fully polished 42mm case with a bold multi-layer dial (The sub-dials, dial and tachymeter ring are all separate pieces), swiss luminescence & a double domed sapphire crystal. The perfect spec for everyday wear and packed with all of that vintage racing goodness which we all know and love. Photographed below is our white panda version, looking perfectly at home in this modified Escort - This watch also comes in a black panda & a strong blue sunburst dial.

C-03 Racing Watch
Next up in our racing collection, aiming to do things a bit differently, is our C-03. Currently the only non-chronograph in our lineup, this watch aims to challenge the popular belief that a racing watch must be a chronograph with a tachymeter scale. Developed with the input from Ginetta Racing Champion Scott Mckenna (More on that soon) we created the perfect everyday watch that sports a strong racing style. With a 42mm case, bi-directional fully lumed ceramic bezel insert, 200m water resistance and a double domed sapphire crystal this watch is ready to take on any challenge.

To make up for the lack of tachymeter, we have introduced this bi-directional bezel featuring both minute and hour tracks, allowing you to roughly time minutes/hours passing as well as keeping track of a second-time zone if required. To learn more about why we opted not to use a tachymeter scale (or a chronograph movement) then check out the Scott Mckenna edition below!

C-04 'Space Age' Racing Chronograph
Now for our C-04 Racing Chronograph, the first watch in our racing collection that features our 'space age' design language (First seen on our G-01 divers watch). With this watch we have tried to give something completely unique at this price point, featuring a strong unique design mixed with an interesting specification list. We have opted for an acrylic crystal on this watch to help balance the thickness as the crystal can wrap around the hands, since this crystal is less expensive than a normal sapphire crystal we have gone for a full ceramic bezel (not just an insert) which is very rare at this price point and works amazingly with the polarising space age design.

C-05 Racing Chronograph
Lastly is our Prototype C-05 chronograph, proudly displaying our new Geckota racing emblem and featuring styling and colours not yet seen in the Geckota racing range. We designed this watch to celebrate the rugged side of motorsports, through the quirky, minimal and quite utilitarian design language that is characteristic of classic rally cars. The watch is featuring the VK64 mecha-quartz chronograph movement, a modest 40mm case size and a flat sapphire crystal, like all of our other watches it is ready to take on any modern challenge and would be the perfect daily choice for anyone looking to express their individuality.


WRITTEN ARTICLE https://www.watchgecko.com/geckota-motorsport-the-defining-racing-watch-collection/
 
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