Elliot Brown Holton: 101-001vsSwatch Blue Grid
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Measurements
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Holton: 101-001
Blue Grid
Diameter
43mm
43mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
49mm
Thickness
12mm
lowest
12.7mm
Water Resistance
200m
highest
30m
Power Reserve
41h
n/a
MSRP
$542
$210
lowest
Movement
Ronda 715
Quartz
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
4 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 praise the Swatch Blue Grid's compellingly elegant design for its price, with one owner highlighting the blue rubber strap as a good match for suits. Another owner found the Swatch Blue Grid suitable as a formal watch and adapted it for everyday business wear with a black strap. On balance, owners rate the Swatch Blue Grid highly for its elegant design and value as a formal or business watch.
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