Elliot Brown Belgian SOF Holton limited edition automaticvsIWC Schaffhausen Aquatimer Automatic

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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

IWC Schaffhausen Aquatimer Automatic at true scale

Aquatimer Automatic

Diameter

43mm

42mm

Thickness

14mm

lowest

14.1mm

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

40h

120h

highest

MSRP

$792

lowest

$6,700

Movement

Seiko NH35

32111

Case

6 specs
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
14mm
14.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Finish
n/a
Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Blue

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
32111
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
120h
Jewels
0
21
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$792
$6,700
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Reviews

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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.

IWC Schaffhausen Aquatimer Automatic

Owners widely praise the IWC Schaffhausen Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic as a beautiful, solid, and hard-wearing watch with great lume and a unique, functional bezel. Some owners find the 42mm case chunky and note that non-removable bars limit strap options, while one reviewer suggests the utilitarian and angular look, combined with a non-tapering bracelet and substantial weight, indicates a need for refinement. The movement is an automatic 32111 caliber with a 120-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the IWC Schaffhausen Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic well for its robust build and functional bezel system.

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