Elliot Brown Belgian SOF Holton limited edition automaticvsFortis Marinemaster M-40

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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 Belgian SOF Holton limited edition automatic at true scale

Belgian SOF Holton limited edition automatic

Fortis Marinemaster M-40 at true scale

Marinemaster M-40

Diameter

43mm

40mm

Thickness

14mm

13mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

40h

highest

38h

MSRP

$792

lowest

$3,520

Movement

Seiko NH35

Sellita SW220-1

Case

5 specs
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
21mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Orange

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Sellita SW220-1
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
0
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$792
$3,520
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Elliot Brown Belgian SOF Holton limited edition automatic

Owners widely praise the Elliot Brown Belgian SOF Holton limited edition automatic for its surprisingly strong lume, even after minimal light exposure. One owner finds the Seiko NH35 movement to be significantly more accurate than a Miyota 9015, running at around 5 seconds per day. However, the bezel lume on the Belgian SOF Holton NIVO is brighter than the dial lume, making the dial harder to read. The Elliot Brown Holton Professional SBS Watch is an issued model with a crow's foot and NSN marking. On balance, owners rate the Elliot Brown Belgian SOF Holton limited edition automatic highly for its strong lume and accurate Seiko NH35 movement, despite a minor legibility issue with the bezel lume.

Fortis Marinemaster M-40

Owners widely praise the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 for its gorgeous appearance and strong wrist presence, noting its impressive lume. The watch comes with a bracelet and three rubber straps, including a deployant buckle. On balance, owners rate the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 highly for its aesthetic appeal and comprehensive strap package.

From video reviewers

The watch's Swiss Made construction and robust design are consistently praised. Reviewers noted the bracelet as a potential point of contention.