Elliot Brown HOLTON AUTO GMT: NIVO 101-A23vsGlycine Airman Contemporary 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.

Elliot Brown HOLTON AUTO GMT: NIVO 101-A23 at true scale

HOLTON AUTO GMT: NIVO 101-A23

Glycine Airman Contemporary GMT at true scale

Airman Contemporary GMT

Diameter

43mm

44mm

Lug-to-Lug

52mm

n/a

Thickness

14mm

12.4mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

highest

100m

Power Reserve

40h

48h

highest

MSRP

$883

lowest

$2,850

Movement

Seiko NH34

Sellita SW330-2

Case

7 specs
Diameter
43mm
44mm
Thickness
14mm
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Finish
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
n/a
AR Coating
n/a
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
Blue
Indices
n/a
n/a
Lume
None
Luminous

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34
Sellita SW330-2
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
48h
Jewels
0
25
Complications
None
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$883
$2,850
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Reviews

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Elliot Brown HOLTON AUTO GMT: NIVO 101-A23

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.

Glycine Airman Contemporary GMT

Owners widely appreciate the Glycine Airman Contemporary GMT for its outstanding value and attractive design, with some noting its utility for tracking three time zones. The watch features a dual 12-hour and 24-hour dial and a free-spinning bezel with at least 120 teeth, secured by a second crown for precise alignment. Some owners find the GMT hand's similarity to the minute hand frustrating, and one owner noted a misaligned GMT hand with the Sellita SW330-2 movement. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Airman Contemporary GMT highly for its functionality and value as a robust beater watch.

From video reviewers

The case finishing and dial details are praised. The watch offers exceptional value with its Swiss Made GMT functionality for under $500.

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