Casio MQ-24vsKnot Watches CAS-36RG

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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 CAS-36RG at true scale

CAS-36RG

Diameter

34.9mm

36mm

Lug-to-Lug

38.8mm

n/a

Thickness

7.8mm

lowest

13mm

Water Resistance

n/a

50m

MSRP

$30

lowest

$281

Movement

Quartz

Miyota 8N40

Case

7 specs
Diameter
34.9mm
36mm
Thickness
7.8mm
13mm
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

3 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
AR Coating
No
n/a
Dial Color
Black
White

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
n/a
Miyota 8N40
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
n/a
0h

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 CAS-36RG

Owners widely praise the Knot Watches CAS-36RG for its impressive build quality and high-level case finishing, with one owner comparing it favorably to Grand Seiko. The watch is noted for its comfortable wearability due to its low weight and a soft leather strap, and its versatile design suits both casual and formal occasions. However, opinions on the strap are mixed, with one owner finding it disappointing and another noting a strap width of 17.9mm preventing the use of standard 18mm straps. The case design is considered by one owner to be somewhat uninspired, and lume is present only on the hands and hour markers. Overall, owners rate the Knot Watches CAS-36RG highly for its exceptional finishing and comfortable wearability at its price point.