Elliot Brown Holton Automatic: 101-A10vsRatio FreeDiver 200M
Ref. ratio-freediver-sapphire-stainless-steel-salmon-dial-automatic-rtf046-200m-mens-watch·MSRP $125
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Measurements
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Holton Automatic: 101-A10
FreeDiver 200M
Diameter
43mm
43.5mm
Thickness
14mm
13mm
lowest
Water Resistance
200m
200m
Power Reserve
40h
40h
MSRP
$792
$125
lowest
Movement
Seiko NH35
Seiko NH35
Case
3 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 widely praise the Ratio FreeDiver 200M Automatic as a great value, with one owner specifically noting its lume is very good. The watch is considered a noticeable step up in general quality compared to other budget brands. One owner purchased an orange variant for around $100. Overall, owners rate the Ratio FreeDiver 200M Automatic highly for its exceptional value at the price point.
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