Elliot Brown FAA Holton Auto GMTvsYema Superman Worldtime GMT
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Measurements
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FAA Holton Auto GMT
Superman Worldtime GMT
Diameter
43mm
39mm
Thickness
14mm
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
300m
highest
Power Reserve
40h
n/a
MSRP
$906
lowest
$1,549
Movement
Seiko NH35
Automatic
Case
5 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 FAA HOLTON AUTO GMT for its quality, looks, and feel on the wrist, with one owner finding it an excellent travel watch. The Seiko NH34 movement is noted for surprisingly accurate timekeeping, averaging around 5 seconds per day. One owner finds the dial lume lackluster, possibly due to the vintage aesthetic influencing the choice of Super-LumiNova. The watch is considered expensive at $1000 by one owner, given the NH34 movement's estimated cost. Overall, owners rate the Elliot Brown FAA HOLTON AUTO GMT highly for its travel watch utility and accurate, durable movement.
The Yema Superman Worldtime GMT is praised for its comfortable 39mm wearability and a unique bezel-lock mechanism, with owners appreciating its premium feel and domed crystal. However, some find the aluminum bezel insert less desirable than ceramic and report a stiff bracelet clasp, with one owner noting inconsistent quality control and poor customer service. Overall, owners rate the Yema Superman Worldtime GMT highly for its comfortable 39mm wearability and unique bezel-lock mechanism, despite occasional issues with the bracelet clasp and quality control.
The "Coke" bezel and maxi dial are attractive design elements. The in-house automatic GMT movement is a French alternative to pricier GMTs.
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