Elliot Brown HOLTON AUTO GMT: NIVO 101-A23vsGlycine Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze


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Measurements
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HOLTON AUTO GMT: NIVO 101-A23

Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
n/a
Thickness
14mm
12mm
lowest
Water Resistance
200m
200m
Power Reserve
40h
48h
highest
MSRP
$883
$795
lowest
Movement
Seiko NH34
Sellita SW330-2
Case
7 specsCrystal & Dial
5 specsMovement
5 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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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 praise the Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze for its exceptional thinness and unique aesthetic, noting its remarkable value when found discounted. However, some owners report sub-par lume that is difficult to read at night and an inconsistent power reserve that may not reach the advertised 42 hours. One owner found it difficult to match straps with the bronze dial and noted that seawater exposure caused rapid, undesirable patina, suggesting avoidance of bronze divers for ocean use. On balance, owners value the Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze for its thin profile and aesthetic uniqueness, despite concerns about lume and power reserve consistency.
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