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Knot Watches Knot STS-38 (Miyota 1L45)
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Knot Watches Knot STS-38 (Miyota 1L45)

44 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.

Case
38mm
Movement
Solar
Category
Dress
MSRP
$222
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Knot Watches Knot STS-38 (Miyota 1L45) is the Citizen Suratto ($395) — classic dress and Visually similar. If price is the constraint, the Timex Waterbury Classic 3 Hand 40mm Leather Strap Watch at $102 (vs $222 for the Knot STS-38 (Miyota 1L45)) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Knot Watches Knot STS-38 (Solar) is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Miyota EL31) and Everyday solar. Stepping up, the Citizen Eco-Drive One ($4,995) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

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44 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

Independent makers covering the same brief — usually with something the mainstream brands don't.

Knot Watches Knot STS-38 (Solar)
Knot Watchesmicro
sts 38lbrlbr ms 18lbrlbr

Knot STS-38 (Solar)

2 variants
38mm·Solar
$222MSRP
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Knot Watches STS-38SV
Knot Watchesmicro
sts 38svwg

STS-38SV

6 variants
38mm·Solar
$185MSRP
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Knot Watches STS-32 (el31)
Knot Watchesmicro

STS-32 (el31)

4 variants
32mm·Solar
$222MSRP
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Sternglas Naos
Sternglasmicro

Naos

19 variants
38mm·Quartz
$323MSRP
vsCompare with the Knot Watches Knot STS-38 (Miyota 1L45)
Aigi Watches MIDNIGHT SUN 38MM
Aigi Watchesmicro

MIDNIGHT SUN 38MM

2 variants
38mm·Quartz
$275MSRP
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Aigi Watches NORTHERN LIGHTS 38MM
Aigi Watchesmicro

NORTHERN LIGHTS 38MM

2 variants
38mm·Quartz
$275MSRP
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Aigi Watches GLACIER 38MM
Aigi Watchesmicro

GLACIER 38MM

2 variants
38mm·Quartz
$275MSRP
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Beda'a Angles
Beda'amicro

Angles

8 variants · Ref. BQA0524-37
37mm·Quartz
$907MSRP
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Nuncier MS MOP Rosegold 38mm
Nunciermicro

MS MOP Rosegold 38mm

 
38mm·Quartz
$599MSRP
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Nuncier Kaaba Edition II – White Calligraphy Dial 38mm
Nunciermicro

Kaaba Edition II – White Calligraphy Dial 38mm

 
38mm·Quartz
$585MSRP
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BERNY BERNY-Men Quartz Dress Watch-2694M
BERNYmicro

BERNY-Men Quartz Dress Watch-2694M

2 variants
38mm·Quartz
$50MSRP
vsCompare with the Knot Watches Knot STS-38 (Miyota 1L45)
Nuncier Ms
Nunciermicro
MS MOP Silver 38mm

Ms

2 variants
38mm·Quartz
$599MSRP
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Mainstream picks· 12

Established brands covering the same brief at a comparable price — same case size, similar movement family. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.

Citizen Suratto
Citizen

Suratto

Ref. AR3120-08L
38.4mm·Eco-Drive
$395MSRP
vsCompare with the Knot Watches Knot STS-38 (Miyota 1L45)
Orient Bambino Solar Quartz
Orient

Bambino Solar Quartz

4 variants · Bambino
38.4mm·Solar
$265MSRP
vsCompare with the Knot Watches Knot STS-38 (Miyota 1L45)
Tissot Ballade
Tissot

Ballade

7 variants
34/40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$400MSRP
vsCompare with the Knot Watches Knot STS-38 (Miyota 1L45)
Seiko Essentials Quartz
Seiko

Essentials Quartz

5 variants · Essentials
38.9mm·Quartz·100m WR
$335MSRP
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Tissot Everytime
Tissot

Everytime

2 variants
34mm·Quartz
$350MSRP
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Mondaine Classic, 36 mm, Stainless Steel Green Watch
Mondaine

Classic, 36 mm, Stainless Steel Green Watch

 
36mm·Quartz
$170MSRP
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Movado Face
Movadomicro

Face

35 variants · Ref. 3640131
39/41mm·Quartz
$315MSRP
vsCompare with the Knot Watches Knot STS-38 (Miyota 1L45)
Timex Waterbury Classic 39mm
Timex

Waterbury Classic 39mm

4 variants
39mm·Quartz
$189MSRP
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Timex Waterbury Classic 40mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch
Timex

Waterbury Classic 40mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

 
40mm·Quartz
$145MSRP
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Bulova Classic Men's Silver White Dial Stainless Steel Watch
Bulova

Classic Men's Silver White Dial Stainless Steel Watch

2 variants
38mm·Quartz
$325MSRP
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Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)
Seiko

Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

3 variants · Essentials
34mm·Quartz·100m WR
$315MSRP
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Orient Stretto Date Solar
Orient

Stretto Date Solar

3 variants · Stretto
32.1mm·Solar
$285MSRP
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Cheaper alternatives· 8

If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.

Timex Waterbury Classic 3 Hand 40mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Waterbury Classic 3 Hand 40mm Leather Strap Watch

 
40mm·Quartz
$102MSRP
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Timex Waterbury Classic 40mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Waterbury Classic 40mm Leather Strap Watch

 
40mm·Quartz
$102MSRP
vsCompare with the Knot Watches Knot STS-38 (Miyota 1L45)
Swatch Sexy Thing
Swatch

Sexy Thing

Ref. SUOW100F
41mm·Quartz
$105MSRP
vsCompare with the Knot Watches Knot STS-38 (Miyota 1L45)
Timex Easy Reader Classic 38mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Easy Reader Classic 38mm Leather Strap Watch

 
38mm·Quartz
$85MSRP
vsCompare with the Knot Watches Knot STS-38 (Miyota 1L45)
Swatch TIME TO TEAL
Swatch
Originals

TIME TO TEAL

 
34mm·Quartz
$85MSRP
vsCompare with the Knot Watches Knot STS-38 (Miyota 1L45)
Casio MQ-24
Casio

MQ-24

12 variants
34.9mm·Quartz
$30MSRP
vsCompare with the Knot Watches Knot STS-38 (Miyota 1L45)
Casio Enticer MTP-1302
Casio

Enticer MTP-1302

3 variants
38.5mm·Quartz
$67MSRP
vsCompare with the Knot Watches Knot STS-38 (Miyota 1L45)
Swatch Big Bold SwatchPAY
Swatch
Bnwpay

Big Bold SwatchPAY

4 variants · Bnwpay
41mm·Quartz
$105MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint — luxury upgrades and step-ups.

Citizen Eco-Drive One
Citizen

Eco-Drive One

Ref. AR5064
38.6mm·Solar
$4,995MSRP
vsCompare with the Knot Watches Knot STS-38 (Miyota 1L45)
NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue
NOMOS Glashütte

Tangente 38 midnight blue

2 variants · Tangente
37.5mm·Manual
$2,570MSRP
vsCompare with the Knot Watches Knot STS-38 (Miyota 1L45)
NOMOS Glashütte Tangente neomatik blue gold
NOMOS Glashütte

Tangente neomatik blue gold

5 variants · Tangente
35mm·Automatic
$4,250MSRP
vsCompare with the Knot Watches Knot STS-38 (Miyota 1L45)
NOMOS Glashütte Tangente neomatik 39 blue gold
NOMOS Glashütte

Tangente neomatik 39 blue gold

5 variants · Tangente
38.5mm·Automatic
$4,430MSRP
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Frederique Constant Classics Moneta Moonphase
Frederique Constant

Classics Moneta Moonphase

6 variants
37mm·Quartz
$1,195MSRP
vsCompare with the Knot Watches Knot STS-38 (Miyota 1L45)
Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Performer Auto

8 variants
34/38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,245MSRP
vsCompare with the Knot Watches Knot STS-38 (Miyota 1L45)
Tissot Tradition 5.5
Tissot

Tradition 5.5

Ref. T063.409.11.058.00
39mm·Quartz
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Knot Watches Knot STS-38 (Miyota 1L45)
Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Small Second Quartz
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Thinline Small Second Quartz

 
40mm·Quartz
$745MSRP
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Frederique Constant Classics Moneta Solarmetre
Frederique Constant

Classics Moneta Solarmetre

3 variants
39mm·Solar
$1,150MSRP
vsCompare with the Knot Watches Knot STS-38 (Miyota 1L45)
Oris Artelier S
Oris

Artelier S

2 variants · Artelier
38mm·Automatic
$2,300MSRP
vsCompare with the Knot Watches Knot STS-38 (Miyota 1L45)
Omega Constellation Quartz
Omega

Constellation Quartz

16 variants · Constellation
25/28/36mm·Quartz
$3,300MSRP
vsCompare with the Knot Watches Knot STS-38 (Miyota 1L45)
Stowa Antea Classic KS
Stowamicro

Antea Classic KS

3 variants
35.5mm·Manual
—MSRP
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