Geckota
Workshop Model 2A Chronograph
$399
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The British microbrand Geckota makes their Workshop chrono with an FE-1 movement (modified Valjoux 7750) and a panda dial design that references vintage rally timing watches. For under $400 you get a genuinely wearable Valjoux-derived mechanical chronograph.
About Geckota
Founded in 2012 in UK, Geckota brings its own identity to contemporary watchmaking. British-owned affordable microbrand making vintage-styled divers, pilots, and field watches, sister to WatchGecko straps. That makes it an intriguing choice for enthusiasts who want genuine visual character and a collection that does not simply follow the established script.