Elliot Brown HOLTON AUTO GMT: NIVO 101-A23vsTSAO Baltimore Balt-Pilot Worldtimer Dark Emerald

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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

TSAO Baltimore Balt-Pilot Worldtimer Dark Emerald at true scale

Balt-Pilot Worldtimer Dark Emerald

Diameter

43mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

52mm

48mm

lowest

Thickness

14mm

lowest

15mm

Water Resistance

200m

highest

100m

Power Reserve

40h

n/a

MSRP

$883

$700

lowest

Movement

Seiko NH34

Seiko NH34

Case

6 specs
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
48mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
40h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$883
$700
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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.

TSAO Baltimore Balt-Pilot Worldtimer Dark Emerald

The TSAO Baltimore Balt-Pilot Worldtimer Dark Emerald is praised for its comfortable grade 2 titanium case, interesting lines, and detailing on the crowns, with exceptional rotor finishing for the price. Legibility is a concern, as the 24-hour ring and model name are difficult to read against the meteorite dial. One owner reported a gap between the case back and glass, and a crown that pulled out too easily, while another owner felt the watch punches above its weight class compared to other microbrands. On balance, owners are split on the TSAO Baltimore Balt-Pilot Worldtimer Dark Emerald, with praise for its finishing and comfort tempered by concerns over legibility and build quality issues reported by some.

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