Elliot Brown HOLTON: 101-001
ALSO AVAILABLE IN-STORE
The Holton Professional was developed in response to a request from a specialist branch of the military who demanded a fit-for-purpose professional watch capable of a life in the field.Â
If you're struggling to choose between the quartz and automatic Holton versions, we wrote a little article here on the pros and cons of each.
It’s the first military issued watch from a British company in over 12 years and prior to being approved, was the subject of intense testing, surviving some of the most hostile conditions imaginable.
The Brief: capable of prolonged exposure to water and dust, durable, shock resistant, clear visibility day or night, unidirectional timing bezel operable with a gloved hand, easy strap changes and comfortable strapping options that don't break.
The spec of the bezel gives a perfect insight into the level of detail required for the project to be successful. A precise 120 click high grip bezel houses a stainless steel insert embossed with hours and minutes indentations then flooded with high grade C3 SuperLuminova. 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. Both components are matt bead blasted, hardened to 1200HV (Vickers hardness scale) then a 0.8 micron PVD coating is applied whose hardness matches that of the stainless steel components.
If you'd prefer a metal bracelet, the B09 matches perfectly.
N.B. this bezel is unapologetically fit for purpose. Please be aware it is likely to catch or wear shirt cuffs etc.
Straps are easily changed and secured via solid steel screw in bars operated with a five lobe tool and matching socket in the strap bar ends.Â
The recessed crown sits neatly out of harms way at 4H whilst retaining the immense water protection afforded by our proprietary triple seals. An additional screw down mechanism locks the crown into the case.
The last two photos are stills taken from a video of a Holton and a Kimmeridge strapped to an ROV in the Gulf of Mexico in March 2020, still working at 3900ft - almost 3/4 mile underwater.Â
As a piece of equipment issued by stores, the Holton has been assigned the NATO stock number 6645-99-303-0677: Time-measuring instruments; United Kingdom, and features the 'Crow's foot/Pusser's Arrow/Broad Arrow' on the dial in subdued grey.
As our way of saying thank you to serving and ex serving military personnel, we offer 20% military and 'blue light' discount on all our watches. Please email sales@elliotbrownwatches.com with proof of service and to find out more.
Our returns policy is on our site here, and our five year warranty is outlined here.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Brand: Elliot Brown Watches
VAT PRICING & CUSTOMS
VAT Pricing & Customs
If you're purchasing from the EU, you will need to pay import duties and taxes upon delivery. This includes all EU countries following Brexit (from 1st January 2021).
Purchasing from the UK
All prices displayed already include 20% UK VAT.
No additional taxes or fees are required at checkout.
Purchasing from the EU
Prices shown exclude UK VAT.
We will not charge VAT, but your country's customs will apply local VAT and any import duties upon delivery.
Import Duties & Taxes (EU)
Orders are shipped via DHL Express, which calculates and collects any required VAT/duties before delivery.
These charges are set by your country’s customs, and neither Time+Tide Watches nor DHL has control over them.
Estimated Import Costs (Based on a £1,000 Watch)
- EU Countries: VAT approx. 15–24% (£150–£240)
These rates are estimates and may vary.
For any questions, feel free to contact us at sales@timeandtidewatches.co.uk.
SHIPPING
Local orders over £50 immediately qualify for FREE shipping. Items will be dispatched within 3 business days of purchase unless specifically advised otherwise within the product description.
Tracking details of all shipments are emailed upon dispatch. All shipping enquiries should be sent to sales@timeandtidewatches.co.uk
RETURNS & EXCHANGES
Your item can be returned within 30 days after purchase for any reason for a full refund. Return requests can be initiated through the self-serve form at the bottom of our Refunds and Exchanges page. Once your request is received, our team will contact you to arrange the return of your watch. Returned items must be unused and in their original packaging. We reserve the right to refuse a return if the product(s) show signs of wear.
WARRANTY
Every Elliot Brown Watches watch comes with an international manufacturer’s warranty of two years.
Elliot Brown Watches's warranty covers all manufacturing defects occurring during normal use, as described in their warranty conditions. Elliot Brown Watches will replace free of charge any defective components due to a manufacturing error found by their workshop.
Please note Elliot Brown Watches's warranty is not applicable in the following cases:
- Theft, loss.
- Wear and tear and normal ageing of the watch (scratched glass, impact on the case...)
- All types of damage to the entire watch (or part of it) resulting from improper handling or use, lack of maintenance, negligence, accident (drop, scratch, crush, broken glass, etc.), improper use of the watch or failure to follow the instructions provided.
- All types of damage indirectly related or consequential to normal wear and tear of the watch, such as non-functioning, defects or inaccuracies of the watch.
This warranty is void if the watch has been damaged by accident, negligence of persons other than authorised Elliot Brown Watches sales or services agents, unauthorised service, or other factors not due to defects in materials or workmanship.
The warranty is void if the serial numbers or product date codes or other tracking marks have been removed, altered or obliterated.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
If you have any questions or customer service enquiries, please contact our Customer Service team at sales@timeandtidewatches.co.uk or via +447888863230.
WHY BUY FROM US?
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We approach watches with an open mind. Your budget, your AD relationships, the current state of your collection, it doesn’t make a difference to us – we see value at every end of the spectrum, and we can help build your collection, build your knowledge while keeping it all as fun as absolutely possible.
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