Elliot Brown Holton Auto GMT: Nivo 101-A23vsGlycine Airman GMT
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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.
Holton Auto GMT: Nivo 101-A23
Airman GMT
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
n/a
Thickness
14mm
12mm
lowest
Water Resistance
200m
highest
100m
Power Reserve
40h
48h
highest
MSRP
$883
lowest
$905
Movement
Seiko NH34
Sellita SW330-2
Case
7 specsCrystal & Dial
5 specsMovement
5 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
Owners widely praise the Glycine Airman GMT's classic pilot design and consider it a well-made watch. Some owners find the GMT hand visually similar to the minute hand, which can be frustrating. The Sellita-based movement kept acceptable accuracy. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Glycine Airman GMT for its classic pilot design and build quality.
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