Elliot Brown Irish Guards Holton limited editionvsFortis Marinemaster M-40
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Measurements
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Irish Guards Holton limited edition
Marinemaster M-40
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
13mm
lowest
Water Resistance
200m
300m
highest
Power Reserve
40h
highest
38h
MSRP
$598
lowest
$3,520
Movement
Seiko NH35
Sellita SW220-1
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
4 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely appreciate the Elliot Brown Irish Guards Holton limited edition as an issued timepiece with a Tropic-style patterned dial. One owner notes that the bezel lume is brighter than the dial lume, which can make reading the dial more difficult. Overall, owners rate the Elliot Brown Irish Guards Holton limited edition highly for its status as an issued watch and its distinctive dial design.
Owners widely praise the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 for its gorgeous appearance and strong wrist presence, noting its impressive lume. The watch comes with a bracelet and three rubber straps, including a deployant buckle. On balance, owners rate the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 highly for its aesthetic appeal and comprehensive strap package.
The watch's Swiss Made construction and robust design are consistently praised. Reviewers noted the bracelet as a potential point of contention.
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