Elliot Brown Holton Auto GMT: Nivo 101-A23vsNorqain Neverest GMT Glacier 41mm
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Measurements
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Holton Auto GMT: Nivo 101-A23
Neverest GMT Glacier 41mm
Diameter
43mm
41mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
48.9mm
lowest
Thickness
14mm
lowest
14.9mm
Water Resistance
200m
highest
100m
Power Reserve
40h
70h
highest
MSRP
$883
lowest
$5,300
Movement
Seiko NH34
Norqain NN20/2
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
4 specsMovement
2 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.
The Norqain NEVEREST GMT Glacier 41mm is praised for its striking asymmetric gold-cracked dial, inspired by glacier crevasses, and its traveler-style GMT complication. It features a black DLC-coated case and bezel with red gold accents, a crackled glacier dial, and Super-LumiNova on indices and hands. The watch is powered by the COSC-certified Kenissi NN20/2 automatic movement and offers 100 meters of water resistance. It is priced at $4,290 USD on a rubber strap and $4,690 USD on a steel bracelet. Overall, reviewers highlight the unique dial design and GMT functionality as key strengths of the Norqain NEVEREST GMT Glacier 41mm.
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