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Knot Watches TS2-36
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Knot Watches TS2-36

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

Case
36mm
Movement
Solar
Category
Casual
MSRP
$229
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Knot Watches TS2-36 is the Citizen Zenshin Three-Hand ($394) — everyday solar and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Casio MQ-24 at $30 (vs $229 for the TS2-36) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Knot Watches Knot TS2-36TI is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Seiko VS42) and Everyday solar. Stepping up, the Citizen The Citizen Caliber A060 ($3,295) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

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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 TS2-36TI
Knot Watchesmicro
ts2 36tign

Knot TS2-36TI

3 variants
36mm·Solar·100m WR
$214MSRP
vsCompare with the Knot Watches TS2-36
Knot Watches CS-38ASV
Knot Watchesmicro
cs 38asvnv

CS-38ASV

4 variants
38mm·Solar
$177MSRP
vsCompare with the Knot Watches TS2-36
Knot Watches Knot CS-38
Knot Watchesmicro
cs 38asvcg

Knot CS-38

2 variants
38mm·Solar
$177MSRP
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Big Idea Design Ti Daily Solar 2023
Big Idea Designmicro

Ti Daily Solar 2023

 
38mm·Solar·100m WR
$275MSRP
vsCompare with the Knot Watches TS2-36
BERNY BERNY-Men Quartz Dress Watch-2949M
BERNYmicro

BERNY-Men Quartz Dress Watch-2949M

4 variants
38mm·Quartz·100m WR
$55MSRP
vsCompare with the Knot Watches TS2-36
Momentum Atlas Eclipse Solar 38
Momentummicro

Atlas Eclipse Solar 38

5 variants
38mm·Solar·100m WR
$235MSRP
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Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0002 Quartz
Specht & Sohnemicro
SP0002

Specht & Söhne SP0002 Quartz

10 variants · Ref. SP0002Q1-37
37mm·Quartz
$90MSRP
vsCompare with the Knot Watches TS2-36
Rockwell Time Voyager
Rockwell Timemicro

Voyager

2 variants
36mm·Quartz·100m WR
$180MSRP
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BERNY BERNY-Men Quartz Dress Watch-2825M
BERNYmicro

BERNY-Men Quartz Dress Watch-2825M

7 variants
38mm·Quartz
$98MSRP
vsCompare with the Knot Watches TS2-36
Momentum VPD Homicide Custom Watch - 38mm
Momentummicro

VPD Homicide Custom Watch - 38mm

 
38mm·Solar·100m WR
$265MSRP
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Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP2646Q Quartz
Specht & Sohnemicro
SP2646Q

Specht & Söhne SP2646Q Quartz

3 variants · Ref. SP2646Q1
38mm·Quartz
$144MSRP
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Maughan Jones Luna
Maughan Jonesmicro

Luna

4 variants
34mm·Quartz
$106MSRP
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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 Zenshin Three-Hand
Citizen

Zenshin Three-Hand

3 variants · Zenshin
39mm·Solar·100m WR
$394MSRP
vsCompare with the Knot Watches TS2-36
Casio EFK-110D
Casio
Edifice

EFK-110D

3 variants · Edifice
38mm·Quartz·100m WR
$300MSRP
vsCompare with the Knot Watches TS2-36
Seiko Essentials Quartz
Seiko

Essentials Quartz

5 variants · Essentials
38.9mm·Quartz·100m WR
$335MSRP
vsCompare with the Knot Watches TS2-36
Citizen Garrison
Citizen
Eco-Drive

Garrison

2 variants · Ref. BM8560
42mm·Solar·100m WR
$338MSRP
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Casio EFV-160D
Casio
Edifice

EFV-160D

2 variants · Edifice
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$120MSRP
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Citizen Garrison
Citizen
Eco-Drive

Garrison

Ref. BM8180
37mm·Solar·100m WR
$221MSRP
vsCompare with the Knot Watches TS2-36
Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)
Seiko

Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

3 variants · Essentials
34mm·Quartz·100m WR
$315MSRP
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Tissot Ballade
Tissot

Ballade

7 variants
34/40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$400MSRP
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Tissot PR 100
Tissot

PR 100

12 variants
34/40/41mm·Quartz·100m WR
$350MSRP
vsCompare with the Knot Watches TS2-36
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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Tissot PRX
Tissot

PRX

13 variants
25/35/40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$450MSRP
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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· 9

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

Casio MQ-24
Casio

MQ-24

10 variants
34.9mm·Quartz
$30MSRP
vsCompare with the Knot Watches TS2-36
Timex Easy Reader 35mm Expansion Band Watch - T2H451
Timex

Easy Reader 35mm Expansion Band Watch - T2H451

 
35mm·Quartz
$83MSRP
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Casio AQ-240
Casio

AQ-240

6 variants
35.8mm·Quartz
$70MSRP
vsCompare with the Knot Watches TS2-36
Casio A140
Casio

A140

3 variants
36.8mm·Quartz
$110MSRP
vsCompare with the Knot Watches TS2-36
Timex Easy Reader 38mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Easy Reader 38mm Leather Strap Watch

 
38mm·Quartz·200m WR
$77MSRP
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Timex Easy Reader 35mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Easy Reader 35mm Leather Strap Watch

12 variants
35mm·Quartz
$75MSRP
vsCompare with the Knot Watches TS2-36
Swatch Big Bold SwatchPAY
Swatch
Bnwpay

Big Bold SwatchPAY

4 variants · Bnwpay
41mm·Quartz
$105MSRP
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Swatch Action O Clock
Swatch

Action O Clock

Ref. SUOB715F
41mm·Quartz
$95MSRP
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Swatch Xx Rated Black
Swatch

Xx Rated Black

Ref. SUOB402
41mm·Quartz
$90MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Citizen The Citizen Caliber A060
Citizen

The Citizen Caliber A060

5 variants · The Citizen
38.3mm·Solar·100m WR
$3,295MSRP
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Grand Seiko SBGX261
Grand Seiko
Elegance

SBGX261

3 variants
37mm·Quartz·100m WR
$2,700MSRP
vsCompare with the Knot Watches TS2-36
Victorinox Concept One Solar
Victorinox

Concept One Solar

3 variants · Ref. 242052
39mm·Solar·100m WR
$900MSRP
vsCompare with the Knot Watches TS2-36
Citizen The Citizen Caliber A060
Citizen

The Citizen Caliber A060

2 variants · The Citizen
38.3mm·Solar·100m WR
$4,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Knot Watches TS2-36
Tissot Gentleman
Tissot

Gentleman

4 variants
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$495MSRP
vsCompare with the Knot Watches TS2-36
Citizen ATTESA
Citizen

ATTESA

Ref. CB3044-55E
39mm·Solar·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Knot Watches TS2-36
Tissot PRC 100 Solar
Tissot
PR 100

PRC 100 Solar

6 variants
34/39mm·Quartz·100m WR
$575MSRP
vsCompare with the Knot Watches TS2-36
Junghans Meister S Quarz 35
Junghans

Meister S Quarz 35

4 variants
35mm·Quartz·100m WR
$1,270MSRP
vsCompare with the Knot Watches TS2-36
Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
Marathon

MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

 
36mm·Quartz·300m WR
$1,450MSRP
vsCompare with the Knot Watches TS2-36
Omega Constellation Quartz
Omega

Constellation Quartz

16 variants · Constellation
25/28/36mm·Quartz
$3,300MSRP
vsCompare with the Knot Watches TS2-36
Frederique Constant Classics Moneta Solarmetre
Frederique Constant

Classics Moneta Solarmetre

3 variants
39mm·Solar
$1,150MSRP
vsCompare with the Knot Watches TS2-36
Casio Oceanus OCW-S100
Casio

Oceanus OCW-S100

Ref. OCW-S100-1AJF
41.5mm·Solar·100m WR
$490MSRP
vsCompare with the Knot Watches TS2-36
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