Elliot Brown Canford AutomaticvsKnot Watches AT1-40SSV

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Measurements
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Canford Automatic

AT1-40SSV
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
n/a
Thickness
8.5mm
lowest
11mm
Water Resistance
200m
200m
Power Reserve
42h
42h
MSRP
$663
$628
lowest
Movement
Miyota 9015
Miyota 9015
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise Elliot Brown's customer service and the five-year warranty, with one owner finding the Canford's build quality superior to competitors in its price range. The Elliot Brown CANFORD AUTOMATIC is described as durable for demanding work environments and wears smaller than its 39mm case size. One owner notes the watch lacks a date window due to space constraints, and another found the included strap rubbed their wrist. Overall, owners rate the Elliot Brown CANFORD AUTOMATIC highly for its durability and customer support.
Owners widely praise the Knot AT1-40SSV for its versatile 40mm size and excellent wearability, with many appreciating its surprising lightness and the clean dial design. The lume is noted as strong, and accuracy is reported around +4 seconds per day. Some owners find the initial stiffness of the premium strap a minor issue, though its well-machined buckle is well-regarded. One owner flags the small crown as a significant drawback due to its size and placement. On balance, owners rate the Knot AT1-40SSV highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive dial at the price point.
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