Exploring Sphaera’s Desk Diver: A Blend of Tradition and Innovation
When I was asked to review this watch recently, I had to admit I wasn’t aware of Sphaera as a brand. Sphaera has been running since only 2023 and is the first watch brand to...
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The Elliot Brown Holton Professional was designed in collaboration with a specialist branch of the British Armed Forces with the 101-001 model having a Military stock number befitting of its military-issued status.
The Holton came about as a natural consequence of Canford watches being worn by members of the military, when one unit requested an Elliot Brown watch of professional calibre with some very specific functional requirements. The design is inspired by vintage military watches modernised with all the hallmark Elliot Brown house design cues, putting supreme legibility and function at the forefront.
The 43mm case is made from 316L stainless steel, with anti-reflective gunmetal PVD and treated with an anti-fingerprint coating that naturally repels mud and grime.
The style is unmistakably utilitarian with a matte vapour blasted finish and a 120-click unidirectional bezel with tactile hobnail knurling hardened to 1200HV Vickers. Functional enhancements include the triple-sealed screw down crown at 4H, tough 2mm anti-reflective sapphire crystal and solid screw in strap bars for easy strap changes. Each watch comes fitted on a durable EPDM rubber strap as standard. This supple, hard-wearing strap remains perfectly soft and durable even in extremes of temperature with no risk of cracking on chilly shouts.
The dial and bezel are supremely legible in low-light conditions thanks to the ultra-bright and long-lasting C3 SuperLuminova coating. The Holton Professional is powered by the Swiss Ronda calibre 715 with a low-battery/end-of-life indicator that prevents the watch from being issued with a low battery. It is housed inside a proprietary shock protection system consisting of a steel housing suspended by elastomer shock absorbers. The projected battery life is approximately 3 years.
Pressure tested to 200 metres, this watch is unapologetically fit for purpose and perfect for daily duty, no matter how harsh the conditions.
Key Features:
About The Brand:
Elliot Brown was founded by Ian Elliot and Alex Brown, who both share decades of watchmaking expertise between them. Together they strive to create the best outdoor adventure watches built 100% fit for purpose and tested in severe real-world conditions.
Every watch shares the same unique capabilities including shock resistance, total water protection and ruggedised with weapons-grade materials wrapped in functional, fit-for-purpose designs.
Warranty:
All Elliot Brown watches have been engineered with years of expertise and specialist knowledge behind them and this is why they come with a 5 year warranty giving you confidence that your watch will serve you well.
Strap Material Colour | Black |
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Watch Bezel | 120-click unidirectional bezel |
Watch Case Back | Screw-down |
Watch Case Colour | Grey |
Watch Case Material | Stainless Steel |
Watch Case Crown | Screw-down |
Watch Dial Colour | Black |
Watch Diameter | 43mm |
Watch Lug Width | 22mm |
Watch Lug Luminescence | Super-Luminova |
Watch Movement | Ronda 715 (Swiss) |
Watch Movement Type | Quartz |
Watch Style | Dive |
Watch Thickness | 12mm |
Watch Water Resistant | 200 Mtrs (20ATM) |
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