Elliot Brown 1 MI Holton limited edition quartzvsSwatch Blue Grid
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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.
1 MI Holton limited edition quartz
Blue Grid
Diameter
43mm
43mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
49mm
Thickness
14mm
12.7mm
lowest
Water Resistance
200m
highest
30m
MSRP
$598
$210
lowest
Movement
Quartz
Quartz
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the Elliot Brown 1 MI Holton limited edition quartz for its superb build, robustness, and durability, with one owner noting it has held up well through demanding operations showing minimal wear. The 4:30 crown is appreciated for its unobtrusive design, not digging into the wrist. Some question the reliability of its quartz movement for critical timing compared to other options. The 43mm case size is noted as being on the larger side. Overall, owners rate the Elliot Brown 1 MI Holton limited edition quartz highly for its build quality and resilience.
Owners praise the Swatch Blue Grid's compellingly elegant design for its price, with one owner highlighting the blue rubber strap as a good match for suits. Another owner found the Swatch Blue Grid suitable as a formal watch and adapted it for everyday business wear with a black strap. On balance, owners rate the Swatch Blue Grid highly for its elegant design and value as a formal or business watch.
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