Bremont Waterman ApexvsElliot Brown HOLTON: 101-001

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Bremont Waterman Apex at true scale

Waterman Apex

Elliot Brown HOLTON: 101-001 at true scale

HOLTON: 101-001

Diameter

43mm

43mm

Thickness

16.5mm

12mm

lowest

Water Resistance

500m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

n/a

41h

MSRP

$5,350

$542

lowest

Movement

Mechanical

Ronda 715

Case

5 specs
Thickness
16.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
16.5mm
n/a
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
500m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Apex II 43mm
n/a

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
n/a
Ronda 715
Type
Mechanical
Quartz
Power Reserve
0h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,350
$542
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Reviews

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Bremont Waterman Apex

Owners praise the Bremont Waterman Apex for its impressive and colorful design, featuring a retro-inspired wave-patterned dial and shark fin motif. Reviewers highlight its robust build, DLC-coated case barrel, and ceramic bezel, with excellent low-light visibility from distinct blue and green Super-LumiNova glows. Some owners find Bremont watches appealing, on par with brands like Rolex, and commend the company's first-class service, though others question the pricing. The Bremont Waterman Apex is a 43mm watch with 500m water resistance and GMT functionality, powered by an automatic GMT movement. However, its 16.5mm thickness and 51mm lug-to-lug measurement make it a substantial watch not suited for smaller wrists. Overall, owners rate the Bremont Waterman Apex highly for its striking design and robust build quality, despite some concerns regarding its price point.

Elliot Brown HOLTON: 101-001

The Elliot Brown HOLTON: 101-001 is widely praised for its outstanding fit and finish, vivid legibility with a pure matte black dial, and terrific feel on the wrist. One owner noted ordering the 101-001 with a rubber strap. A potential drawback is that the bezel lume on the Holton NIVO is significantly brighter than the dial lume, making the dial difficult to read in the dark, which is disappointing for a watch designed for low-light use. The Elliot Brown Holton Professional is an issued watch for UKSF. Overall, owners rate the Elliot Brown HOLTON: 101-001 highly for its robust build and excellent legibility.

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