Elliot Brown HOLTON: 101-001vsGlycine Men's Combat Sub 40mm Quartz Watch GL1060


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HOLTON: 101-001

Men's Combat Sub 40mm Quartz Watch GL1060
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
200m
Power Reserve
41h
n/a
MSRP
$542
lowest
$895
Movement
Ronda 715
Quartz
Case
2 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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The Elliot Brown HOLTON: 101-001 is widely praised for its outstanding fit and finish, vivid legibility with a pure matte black dial, and terrific feel on the wrist. One owner noted ordering the 101-001 with a rubber strap. A potential drawback is that the bezel lume on the Holton NIVO is significantly brighter than the dial lume, making the dial difficult to read in the dark, which is disappointing for a watch designed for low-light use. The Elliot Brown Holton Professional is an issued watch for UKSF. Overall, owners rate the Elliot Brown HOLTON: 101-001 highly for its robust build and excellent legibility.
Owners widely praise the Glycine Men's Combat Sub 40mm Quartz Watch GL1060 for its excellent value, with many citing its thin profile and comfortable wearability on smaller wrists, often noting its sleek design and well-executed dial. The watch is frequently described as feeling high-quality for its price, featuring good finishing, a sapphire crystal, and a comfortable bracelet, with some owners specifically appreciating the screw links and driver's extension. One owner dislikes the Mercedes hands, while another reported their bezel arrived dinged and detached after a light impact. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Men's Combat Sub 40mm Quartz Watch GL1060 highly for its comfortable, thin wearability and perceived quality at its price point.
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