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Knot Watches Knot STS-38 (Solar)
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Knot Watches Knot STS-38 (Solar)

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

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

The closest alternative to the Knot Watches Knot STS-38 (Solar) is the Citizen Suratto ($395) — everyday solar and Visually similar. If price is the constraint, the Timex Waterbury Classic 40mm Leather Strap Watch at $102 (vs $222 for the Knot STS-38 (Solar)) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Knot Watches Knot STS-38 (Miyota 1L45) is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Miyota EL31) and Everyday solar.

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45 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Knot Watches Knot STS-38 (Miyota 1L45)
Knot Watchesmicro
sts 38blbl ms 18blbl

Knot STS-38 (Miyota 1L45)

3 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-32LBRLBR_MS-18LBRLBR
Knot Watchesmicro

STS-32LBRLBR_MS-18LBRLBR

 
32mm·Solar
$222MSRP
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Aigi Watches NORTHERN LIGHTS 38MM
Aigi Watchesmicro

NORTHERN LIGHTS 38MM

2 variants
38mm·Quartz
$275MSRP
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Riley Watch Co Jerrie Cobb Solar - JC01
Riley Watch Comicro

Jerrie Cobb Solar - JC01

4 variants
38mm·Solar
$374MSRP
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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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Aigi Watches AURORA 38MM BLACK LEATHER
Aigi Watchesmicro

AURORA 38MM BLACK LEATHER

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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Nuncier Kaaba Edition II – White Calligraphy Dial 38mm
Nunciermicro

Kaaba Edition II – White Calligraphy Dial 38mm

 
38mm·Quartz
$585MSRP
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Nuncier Ms
Nunciermicro
MS MOP Silver 38mm

Ms

2 variants
38mm·Quartz
$599MSRP
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Praesidus A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz
Praesidusmicro

A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz

7 variants · A-11
38mm·Quartz
$215MSRP
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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
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Orient Bambino Solar Quartz
Orient

Bambino Solar Quartz

4 variants · Bambino
38.4mm·Solar
$265MSRP
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Seiko Metronome Watch
Seiko

Metronome Watch

 
36.5mm·Quartz
$240MSRP
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Citizen Axiom - Men's Eco-Drive AU1060-51E Black Blank Face Watch
Citizen

Axiom - Men's Eco-Drive AU1060-51E Black Blank Face Watch

 
40mm·Solar
$350Historical price (2024-09-09)
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Movado Face
Movadomicro

Face

35 variants · Ref. 3640131
39/41mm·Quartz
$315MSRP
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Seiko Essentials Quartz
Seiko

Essentials Quartz

5 variants · Essentials
38.9mm·Quartz·100m WR
$335MSRP
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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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Mondaine Mondaine Classic 36mm
Mondaine
Classic,

Mondaine Classic 36mm

3 variants
36mm·Quartz
$188MSRP
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Swatch Skin Classic
Swatch
Skinrosee

Skin Classic

Ref. SYXG101
38mm·Quartz
$195MSRP
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Citizen FE7063
Citizen

FE7063

 
40mm·Solar
$319MSRP
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Swatch Skin
Swatch

Skin

3 variants · Ref. SYXS125
38mm·Quartz
$185MSRP
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Swatch Skin Magnolia
Swatch

Skin Magnolia

Ref. SYXS125C
38mm·Quartz
$185MSRP
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Cheaper alternatives· 9

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 40mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Waterbury Classic 40mm Leather Strap Watch

 
40mm·Quartz
$102MSRP
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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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Casio STR-300
Casio

STR-300

3 variants
35.2mm·Solar
$46MSRP
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Swatch Isikhathi
Swatch

Isikhathi

Ref. SO28G101
34mm·Quartz
$80MSRP
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Swatch Sigan
Swatch

Sigan

Ref. SO28N101
34mm·Quartz
$80MSRP
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Swatch TIME TO TEAL
Swatch
Originals

TIME TO TEAL

 
34mm·Quartz
$85MSRP
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Timex Expedition 39mm Fabric Strap Watch - T48042
Timex

Expedition 39mm Fabric Strap Watch - T48042

 
39mm·Quartz·100m WR
$91MSRP
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Casio A168
Casio

A168

6 variants
36.3mm·Quartz
$60MSRP
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Casio MQ-24
Casio

MQ-24

12 variants
34.9mm·Quartz
$30MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Tissot Tradition 5.5
Tissot

Tradition 5.5

Ref. T063.409.11.058.00
39mm·Quartz
—MSRP
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Citizen Eco-Drive One
Citizen

Eco-Drive One

Ref. AR5064
38.6mm·Solar
$4,995MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Field Quartz
Hamilton

Khaki Field Quartz

4 variants · Ref. H68401735
33/38/40mm·Quartz
$675MSRP
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Citizen Eco-Drive One
Citizen

Eco-Drive One

2 variants · Ref. AQ5022
36.6mm·Solar
$2,995MSRP
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Fears Redcliff (Edwin Edition)
Fears

Redcliff (Edwin Edition)

7 variants · Redcliff
38mm·Quartz
$511MSRP
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Movado Modern 47
Movadomicro

Modern 47

17 variants · Ref. 0608015
40mm·Quartz
$455MSRP
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Tissot Rockwatch
Tissot

Rockwatch

 
38mm·Quartz
$1,225MSRP
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Tissot PRC 100 Solar
Tissot
PR 100

PRC 100 Solar

6 variants
34/39mm·Quartz·100m WR
$575MSRP
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Victorinox Concept One Solar
Victorinox

Concept One Solar

3 variants · Ref. 242052
39mm·Solar·100m WR
$900MSRP
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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig neomatik champagne
NOMOS Glashütte

Ludwig neomatik champagne

2 variants · Ludwig
36mm·Automatic
$4,190MSRP
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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue
NOMOS Glashütte

Tangente 38 midnight blue

2 variants · Tangente
37.5mm·Manual
$2,570MSRP
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Citizen AR1135-10E
Citizen

AR1135-10E

 
39mm·Solar
—MSRP
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