Casio MQ-24vsKnot Watches CS-36MRGOW

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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-36MRGOW at true scale

CS-36MRGOW

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

$102

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

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

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$30
$102
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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-36MRGOW

Owners widely praise the Knot Watches CS-36MRGOW for its classy design and impressive build quality for a Japanese quartz watch. The light weight and comfortable strap are frequently highlighted as key wearability benefits. One owner notes the red dial with gold sprinkles is particularly appealing. However, a non-standard 17.9mm lug width limits strap options, and one owner expressed disappointment with the strap, clasp, and engraving quality. Overall, owners rate the Knot Watches CS-36MRGOW highly for its appealing aesthetics and comfortable wearability, despite some concerns regarding strap and accessory quality.

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