Casio MQ-24vsKnot Watches CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve

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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.

Casio MQ-24 at true scale

MQ-24

Knot Watches CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve at true scale

CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve

Diameter

34.9mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

38.8mm

n/a

Thickness

7.8mm

lowest

11.3mm

Water Resistance

n/a

50m

Power Reserve

n/a

40h

MSRP

$30

lowest

$281

Movement

Quartz

Seiko YN84

Case

7 specs
Diameter
34.9mm
38mm
Thickness
7.8mm
11.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
38.8mm
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
n/a
Material
Resin
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
WR
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
AR Coating
No
n/a

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
n/a
Seiko YN84
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
n/a
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$30
$281
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Casio MQ-24

Owners widely praise the Casio MQ-24 for its extreme affordability, comfortable and lightweight wear, excellent legibility, and minimalistic design. Many appreciate its near-silent operation and find it to be a reliable and accurate timepiece, with one owner reporting theirs lasted nearly a decade. Some owners note the lack of a date complication and an uninspiring crown action as downsides. Overall, owners rate the Casio MQ-24 highly for its value and core time-telling functionality.

From video reviewers

The Casio MQ-24's minimalist dial design offers exceptional legibility. The resin case scratches easily. Reviewers disagreed on the accuracy of the quartz movement.

Knot Watches CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve

Owners praise the Knot Watches CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve for its unique dial designs, such as the Raden with mother-of-pearl flakes and a deep red dial with gold dusting. The watch's low weight and comfortable mesh strap make it easy to wear, and the small seconds hand accurately hits its markers. Some owners find the "timepiece" text below the Knot logo undesirable, and one owner noted the strap width prevents the use of alternative straps. The Seiko YN84 automatic movement powers the watch, which features a 38mm steel case with polished and brushed finishes and 50m water resistance. Overall, owners appreciate the Knot Watches CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve for its distinctive visual appeal and comfortable wearability.