Elliot Brown HOLTON AUTOMATIC: 101-A10vsSpinnaker Piccard
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Measurements
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HOLTON AUTOMATIC: 101-A10
Piccard
Diameter
43mm
45mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
52mm
Thickness
14mm
lowest
21mm
Water Resistance
200m
550m
highest
Power Reserve
40h
n/a
MSRP
$792
$550
lowest
Movement
Seiko NH35
Seiko NH35
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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 Spinnaker Piccard for its comfortable wear, excellent readability, and bold, vintage-inspired design. However, some consider it a specialty novelty watch, describing the 45mm case as huge and heavy with a large crystal that hinders legibility, making it an acquired taste. On balance, owners appreciate the Spinnaker Piccard for its distinctive aesthetic and comfortable wear, though its size and legibility are polarizing points.
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