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.

CANFORD AUTOMATIC

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 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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 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.
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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