ELLIOT BROWN – Holton Automatic Black Dial Watch 101-A10-R06

Elliot Brown Holton Automatic Watch

The Elliot Brown Holton Automatic was developed with a specialist branch of the British military, survived the most extreme testing perfectly in tact and instantly won hearts and minds.

The Brief: The watch had to be capable of prolonged exposure to water and dust, durable and shock resistant. Additionally, it needed clear visibility day or night. Furthermore, it had to have a unidirectional ultra high grip timing bezel operable with a gloved hand. Also, easy strap changes and comfortable, durable strapping options.

Ultra High Grip Bezel

The specification of the bezel gives a perfect insight into the level of detail required for the project to be successful. Firstly, a precise 120 click ultra high grip bezel houses a stainless steel insert precisely embossed with hours and minutes indentations then flooded with high grade C3 SuperLuminova. Secondly, the hobnail outer knurling is slightly higher than the insert to form a high grip surface for trustworthy operation even when using the palm of a wet gloved hand. Moreover, both components are matt bead blasted, hardened to 1200HV (Vickers hardness scale) and a 0.8 micron PVD coating is applied whose hardness matches that of the stainless steel components.

It’s a no nonsense automatic, fit for purpose and ready for duty, so much so that some are lauding it the ultimate off-grid watch.

Therefore, it’s no coincidence that it’s technical specification reads like the ultimate watch kit check list.

Elliot Brown

Elliot Brown is a British watch brand. Established in 2013 by Ian Elliot and Alex Brown, Elliot Brown see themselves as an outdoor brand that makes watches. Worn by real adventurers, Elliot Brown watches are rugged, durable and 100% fit for purpose. Obessessive about detail, every aspect of an Elliot Brown watch is conceived with function in mind. From the brand’s own anti-shock system to the heavy-duty strap fixing bars, an Elliot Brown watch is the ultimate tough timepiece.

• NH35 automatic workhorse movement housed in EB’s unique anti-shock suspension system
• 40 hour power reserve
• Stainless steel case with double thickness matt gunmetal PVD
• Case dimensions: Width 43mm, Length 52mm max to tip of case shoulders, Depth 14mm
• Ultra high grip, 120 click uni-directional bezel with case-hardened insert
• Ultra bright Superluminova dial and bezel
• Solid stainless easy change strap bars
• Durable, soft EPDM fitted rubber strap
• Supercompressor bolted down, detailed case back
• Triple sealed, high grip screw down crown, recessed at 4h
• Scratch resistant sapphire 2mm crystal treated to lifetime anti-reflective coating
• Water resistant 20 bar (200 m)
• Five Year Manufacturer’s Warranty