Elliot Brown HOLTON AUTO GMT: NIVO 101-A23vsHamilton Khaki Navy GMT Auto


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Measurements
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HOLTON AUTO GMT: NIVO 101-A23

Khaki Navy GMT Auto
Diameter
43mm
43mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
52mm
Thickness
14mm
13.9mm
lowest
Water Resistance
200m
300m
highest
Power Reserve
40h
80h
highest
MSRP
$883
lowest
$1,525
Movement
Seiko NH34
Hamilton H-14
Case
3 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 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 Hamilton Khaki Navy GMT Auto for its true GMT function and 80-hour power reserve, with reviewers noting its value at its price point. The 43mm case is described as having a well-finished brushed exterior and a glossy black dial, complemented by smooth crowns and a comfortable rubber strap. Some owners report accuracy around -5 seconds per day, while others note the rotor sound can be loud. The slightly domed sapphire crystal lacks AR coating, and one owner noted minor cosmetic flaws on the case. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Khaki Navy GMT Auto highly for its robust GMT functionality and build quality relative to its cost.
The sapphire crystal is a strength cited by both reviewers. Both reviewers noted the ETA movement as reliable.
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