Elliot Brown Med Section limited edition HoltonvsGrand Seiko SBGP015
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Measurements
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Med Section limited edition Holton
SBGP015
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47.1mm
Thickness
12mm
lowest
12.4mm
Water Resistance
200m
200m
Power Reserve
41h
n/a
MSRP
$598
lowest
$3,800
Movement
Ronda 715
Grand Seiko 9F85
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners appreciate the Elliot Brown Med Section limited edition Holton as an enjoyable quartz field watch with pleasing looks and strap details. One owner notes the bezel lume outshines the dial lume, potentially impacting legibility. The PVD coating on the hobnail spikes is flagged as a potential weak point, with some reporting adhesion issues. Overall, owners value the Elliot Brown Med Section limited edition Holton for its unique issued-model aesthetic and comfortable wrist feel.
Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko SBGP015 for its exceptional dial print, which casts sharp shadows under light, and its versatility, classiness, and substantial feel. The Grand Seiko 9F85 quartz movement is noted for excellent timekeeping, with one owner purchasing it as a grab-and-go option. The watch is 40mm with 200m water resistance. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGP015 highly for its sharp dial print and reliable quartz movement.
The high accuracy of the Caliber 9F85 quartz movement is a significant strength. Reviewers noted the movement's ±10 seconds per year accuracy. The limited 100-meter water resistance was cited as a potential drawback.
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