Elliot Brown Canford AutomaticvsOrient AC0Q-40 Diver

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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

Orient AC0Q-40 Diver at true scale

AC0Q-40 Diver

Diameter

39mm

39.9mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

46.5mm

lowest

Thickness

8.5mm

lowest

12.8mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

42h

highest

40h

MSRP

$663

$370

lowest

Movement

Miyota 9015

Orient F6722

Case

3 specs
Diameter
39mm
39.9mm
Thickness
8.5mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46.5mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Orient F6722
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
0
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$663
$370
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Reviews

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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.

Orient AC0Q-40 Diver

Owners praise the Orient AC0Q-40 Diver Watch for its value, sapphire crystal, and durable build quality, with many appreciating the 39.9mm case size for its smaller, trendy appeal and the raw steel bezel for a vintage look. The bracelet features folded end links, and while the in-house automatic Orient F6722 movement is considered a good workhorse, the watch is not ISO certified for diving, though suitable for swimming. Unless a purple dial is specifically desired, other color options are recommended. On balance, owners rate the Orient AC0Q-40 Diver Watch highly for its appealing design and value proposition in a compact package.

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