Elliot Brown Holton Automatic: 101-A10vsMelbourne Watch Company Fitzroy
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Measurements
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Holton Automatic: 101-A10
Fitzroy
Diameter
43mm
44mm
Thickness
14mm
13mm
lowest
Water Resistance
200m
highest
100m
Power Reserve
40h
40h
MSRP
$792
$336
lowest
Movement
Seiko NH35
Seiko NH35
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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The Elliot Brown HOLTON AUTOMATIC: 101-A10 is noted as an issued watch for UKSF, bearing a crow's foot and NSN marking. One owner reports the dial lume is lackluster, potentially due to the vintage aesthetic influencing the choice of Super-LumiNova. Overall, owners rate the Elliot Brown HOLTON AUTOMATIC: 101-A10 for its military provenance and issued status.
Owners praise the Melbourne Watch Company Fitzroy's layered dial with applied indices and mixed finishes on the bracelet, with one owner noting its stunning quality for the price. Some owners find the included bracelet less appealing, preferring a NATO strap, and one owner felt the watch did not meet expectations for a micro-brand. A reviewer flagged issues with bezel alignment, chronograph second hand reset, and a crooked 6 o'clock index on the chronograph variant. Overall, owners rate the Melbourne Watch Company Fitzroy highly for its dial design and bracelet finishing at the price point.
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