CANFORD AUTOMATIC: 303-A66

Price
$1,043

Dark at the edges, rich blue at its heart, the striking fumé dial shifts with the light. Precision-brushed steel and crisp polished details give this purposeful design its distinctive edge. Understated in looks, uncompromising in build.

SKU:
Strap:Stainless Steel Beads of Rice Bracelet
Full Description

Precision engineering meets understated design in this distinctive Canford Automatic, where considered details, contrasting finishes and purposeful construction come together in a watch that's every bit as capable as it looks.

The striking blue fumé dial takes centre stage. Graduating from deep, almost black edges to a lighter blue centre, it creates a rich sense of depth and character that changes with the light. A fine engraved circular keyline adds a crisp, technical detail, while bold, tapered dagger-shaped applied indices ensure clarity at a glance.

The marine-grade stainless steel case is all about precision. Finely brushed surfaces contrast with subtle polished highlights, creating clean, defined lines that catch the light without demanding attention. Every surface, edge and transition has been carefully considered.

Underneath the refined exterior is the uncompromising engineering you'd expect from Elliot Brown.

Triple-sealed screw-down twin crowns, a bolted-down compressor case back, solid steel interchangeable strap bars and a substantial 3mm domed sapphire crystal are all engineered for long-term durability. Inside, a 24-jewel automatic movement with shock protection delivers dependable mechanical performance.

Paired with a rich brown premium German leather strap, the combination of brushed steel, graduated blue and warm leather strikes a balance between rugged capability and everyday refinement.

No unnecessary fuss. Just thoughtful design, proper materials and the kind of attention to detail that makes our watches unmistakably different.


Specification

  • 39mm finely brushed 316L marine grade stainless steel case with polished highlights
  • Miyota 9015 high performance Japanese made mechanical movement: 24 jewels,  adjusted to -5/+20 seconds per day
  • 42hr power reserve
  • Lockable, uni-directional internal bezel with click-lock ceramic ball bearing system.
  • Scratch resistant, shallow domed 3mm sapphire crystal treated with a clear internal anti-reflective coating
  • Bolt-down Supercompressor style display caseback with domed sapphire crystal featuring custom etched contoured rota
  • Elastomer-damped shock-absorbing movement holder
  • Inky blue fumé dial and high polished internal bezel with engraved keyline detail
  • Polished steel applied indexes, markers and bespoke hands flooded with C3 high-grade SuperLuminova®
  • Polished steel framed date window with high contrast numerals
  • Custom high grip screw-down crowns at 2H and 4H with triple seals and embossed detail
  • Solid stainless steel, easy change screw-in strap bars
  • Water resistant to 200m/660ft
  • Paired with stainless steel beads of rice bracelet

Accuracy

-5/+20 seconds per day (manufacturer's figures)

Sizing

  • 12H-6H - 48mm max to tip of case shoulders
  • 9H-3H - 39mm excluding crown
  • Maximum thickness - 14mm
  • Lug to lug width - 20mm


  • SKU: 303-A66-L33
  • Strap width: 20mm
  • Max size (last hole): 200mm, 8”
  • Min size (first hole): 150mm, 5 7/8”
  • Maximum thickness: 3mm


  • SKU: 303-A66-B20
  • Strap width: 20mm, tapers to 18mm buckle
  • Max size (last hole): 200mm, 8” + 16mm on the fly micro extension
  • Min size (first hole): 130mm, 5 1/8”
  • Maximum thickness:  8.5mm at buckle, tapers to 3.5mm

Manual
Download the PDF here.
International shipping

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Import taxes & duties - You’ll be responsible for any import duties, tariffs and/or state taxes when your watch is delivered

SPECIFICATION

CASE MATERIAL

316L Stainless Steel

CASE DIMENSIONS

39mm case diameter
48mm lug to lug
14.2mm thick

DIAL COLOUR

Inky blue fumé dial
Engraved keyline detail

WATER RESISTANCE

Every watch tested:
200m/650ft

GLASS

Sapphire crystal 2.8mm
Anti reflective coating

CASE FINISH

Brushed with polished highlights
Display case back

INDICATIONS

Hours, minutes,
seconds

TIME KEEPING LUME

Hours, mins, secs: X1 C3 green SuperLumiNova

HANDS

Custom steel framed hands with SuperLumiNova for visibility

CROWNS

Screw down locking crowns
Triple sealed

Key Features

Dial finish Blue fumé dial with silver engraved keyline

Display case back Custom detailed rota with signature contour lines domed case back to make the watch feel more organic on the wrist

Internel bezel Bi-directional rotating internal bezel with click-lock ceramic ball bearing system

Case dimensions 39mm wide, 48mm lug to lug

Screw in crowns Screw down upper and lower crowns

British Brand

5 Year Guarantee

Tested in Water

Military APPROVED

Keep It Ticking Policy

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