Casio MQ-24vsKnot Watches CS-36ABK

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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 CS-36ABK at true scale

CS-36ABK

Diameter

34.9mm

36mm

Lug-to-Lug

38.8mm

n/a

Thickness

7.8mm

6.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

n/a

30m

MSRP

$30

lowest

$133

Movement

Quartz

Miyota 1L45

Case

7 specs
Diameter
34.9mm
36mm
Thickness
7.8mm
6.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
38.8mm
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
18mm
Material
Resin
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
WR
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
AR Coating
No
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
Miyota 1L45
Power Reserve
n/a
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$30
$133
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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 CS-36ABK

Owners widely appreciate the Knot Watches CS-36ABK for its Japan-made construction, sapphire crystal, and the ease of wear from its light weight and soft leather strap, with many also valuing the customization options. However, some find the lugs to be a bit thick, a design choice attributed to the interchangeable strap system, and one owner reported issues with misaligned hands. A few users also criticized the quality of the strap and clasp, with one noting the strap width prevented the use of standard replacements. Overall, owners rate the Knot Watches CS-36ABK positively for its wearability and customization, despite some reservations about case proportions and strap quality.

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