Elliot Brown Med Section limited edition HoltonvsSwatch Blue Grid
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Measurements
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Med Section limited edition Holton
Blue Grid
Diameter
43mm
43mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
49mm
Thickness
12mm
lowest
12.7mm
Water Resistance
200m
highest
30m
Power Reserve
41h
n/a
MSRP
$598
$210
lowest
Movement
Ronda 715
Quartz
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
4 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 praise the Swatch Blue Grid's compellingly elegant design for its price, with one owner highlighting the blue rubber strap as a good match for suits. Another owner found the Swatch Blue Grid suitable as a formal watch and adapted it for everyday business wear with a black strap. On balance, owners rate the Swatch Blue Grid highly for its elegant design and value as a formal or business watch.
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