Elliot Brown Canford AutomaticvsZelos Helmsman 3

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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

Zelos Helmsman 3 at true scale

Helmsman 3

Diameter

39mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

n/a

Thickness

8.5mm

lowest

11.5mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

42h

n/a

MSRP

$663

$529

lowest

Movement

Miyota 9015

Miyota 9015

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
8.5mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
n/a
SS - Frost

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
42h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$663
$529
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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.

Zelos Helmsman 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helmsman 3 for its beautiful and unique dials, with many highlighting the quality and finishing on the titanium case, which some feel is nicer than previous models. The brushed beads of rice bracelet is noted as fitting well, and the on-the-fly clasp is considered amazing. Specific dials like the Titanium Crystalline and Damascus Titanium are frequently mentioned as aesthetically pleasing and head-turning. The watch is also praised for its great lume and value for money. However, some owners report the watch can feel top-heavy and have sharp edges, making it less ideal as a daily driver for some. One owner found the meteorite bezel did not add significant value, and the stock strap's keepers and stitching detracted from the watch's appearance. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Helmsman 3 highly for its unique dial designs and excellent finishing at its price point.

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