Core Timepieces Fury GMTvsElliot Brown Holton Auto GMT: Nivo 101-A23
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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.
Fury GMT
Holton Auto GMT: Nivo 101-A23
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
52mm
Thickness
n/a
14mm
Water Resistance
300m
highest
200m
Power Reserve
n/a
40h
MSRP
n/a
$883
Movement
Seiko NH34
Seiko NH34
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Core Timepieces Fury GMT for its value, durability, and unique titanium build. The dual-color bezel is considered nice and fun, and the NH34 movement offers strong value and durability. Some owners find the watch toy-ish and tacky, with a dial that resembles a self-built watch. The 42mm case wears like a 44mm due to the lugs, though the dial's raised flames and lumed logo and date wheel are notable details. Overall, owners rate the Core Timepieces Fury GMT highly for its rugged titanium design and the value provided by the Seiko NH34 movement.
The titanium case and the GMT functionality are consistently praised. The bezel action and bracelet quality received mixed opinions.
Owners widely praise the Elliot Brown HOLTON AUTO GMT: NIVO 101-A23 for its robust build, with one owner specifically noting the NIVO dial's attractive color-shifting quality. The internal bezel action is described as clicky and desirable. One owner notes the date window placement is a fair critique, but it avoids clutter by being positioned where the GMT hand only partially covers it. One owner misses the date window, understanding space constraints.
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