Elliot Brown Canford AutomaticvsPhoibos Apollo

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Elliot Brown Canford Automatic at true scale

Canford Automatic

Phoibos Apollo at true scale

Apollo

Diameter

39mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

46mm

lowest

Thickness

8.5mm

lowest

11mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

42h

n/a

MSRP

$663

$460

lowest

Movement

Miyota 9015

Miyota 9015

Case

2 specs
Thickness
8.5mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
n/a
Blue
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
42h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$663
$460
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Elliot Brown Canford Automatic

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.

Phoibos Apollo

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Apollo for its unique design, outstanding lume, and overall quality, with many appreciating its value. Some owners, however, find the "rocket" hand design hinders quick time-telling and note the bracelet's lack of tapering. One owner also flagged the price as high relative to competitors. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Apollo highly for its distinctive aesthetics and impressive lume.

From video reviewers

The vibrant blue dial is a standout feature. The original spring bars were too close to the titanium case, preventing strap changes, but Phoibos will now include curved spring bars.

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