Elliot Brown Canford AutomaticvsWolbrook Skindiver II Automatic

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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

Wolbrook Skindiver II Automatic at true scale

Skindiver II Automatic

Diameter

39mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

n/a

Thickness

8.5mm

lowest

12.7mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

42h

n/a

MSRP

$663

$609

lowest

Movement

Miyota 9015

Miyota 9015

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
8.5mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
42h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$663
$609
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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.

Wolbrook Skindiver II Automatic

Owners widely praise the Wolbrook Skindiver II Automatic for its excellent finishing and value, with many highlighting its comfortable 40mm wearability and retro aesthetic. Reviewers and owners alike commend its quality construction, including the brushed case finish, drilled lugs, and legible dial featuring faux patina. The watch is noted for its sapphire crystal and robust HexapleX case architecture. Accuracy figures are reported as controlled to ±15 seconds per day. Some owners find the 20mm strap problematic and one user was put off by the push-pull crown. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Wolbrook Skindiver II Automatic highly for its vintage-inspired design and impressive finishing at its price point.

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