Edox Grand Ocean DatevsElliot Brown HOLTON: 101-001

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Measurements
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Grand Ocean Date

HOLTON: 101-001
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
11.2mm
lowest
12mm
Water Resistance
300m
highest
200m
Power Reserve
n/a
41h
MSRP
$1,115
$542
lowest
Movement
Caliber 53 (Ronda 515)
Ronda 715
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise Edox's finishing and quality, with one owner recommending the Edox Grand Ocean Date without hesitation after purchasing it at a good price. One owner suggests the Edox Grand Ocean Date's aesthetic would be improved by a smaller case size and notes the strap requires an additional hole for a snug fit. Overall, owners rate the Edox Grand Ocean Date highly for its impressive finishing and build quality at the price point.
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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