Elliot Brown CANFORD AUTOMATICvsPhoibos Storm Corsair

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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 Storm Corsair at true scale

Storm Corsair

Diameter

39mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

46mm

lowest

Thickness

8.5mm

lowest

11.5mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

42h

n/a

MSRP

$663

$480

lowest

Movement

Miyota 9015

Miyota 9015

Case

3 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
8.5mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
42h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$663
$480
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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 Storm Corsair

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Storm Corsair for its exceptional quality and value, with one owner finding it superior to Seiko and Citizen watches up to 350€. The lume is consistently highlighted as excellent and very bright, matching product images, though its afterglow duration is considered short. Some owners report the bracelet feels cheap, contrasting with the watch's overall quality feel and impressive lume. One owner noted an internal bezel misalignment, identifying it as a factory defect. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Storm Corsair highly for its impressive lume and quality for the price.

From video reviewers

The dual-crown design for the internal rotating bezel is a noted strength. The lume performance, specifically the Black Super-LumiNova, was not clearly defined. Reviewers were split on whether the case design and bracelet were strong points for the price.

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