Elliot Brown Holton: 101-001vsTimex Diver Inspired

Diver Inspired
TimexDiver Inspired

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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 Holton: 101-001 at true scale

Holton: 101-001

Timex Diver Inspired at true scale

Diver Inspired

Diameter

43mm

42mm

Thickness

12mm

n/a

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

41h

n/a

MSRP

$542

$82

lowest

Movement

Ronda 715

Quartz

Case

2 specs
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
n/a

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 715
n/a
Power Reserve
41h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$542
$82
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Reviews

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Elliot Brown Holton: 101-001

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.

Timex Diver Inspired

The Timex Diver Inspired 42mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch is praised for its comfortable 42mm size and unobtrusive wearability, with one owner finding its style nice. One reviewer notes that some Timex three-hand models audibly tick, though a chronograph version of a similar watch did not have a bothersome ticking sound. The luminous material on a related Timex model was described as lackluster, lacking the Indiglo backlight found on less expensive Timex watches. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Timex Diver Inspired 42mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch to be a comfortable and stylish option for its price.

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