Casio MQ-24vsKnot Watches CS-38ASV
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Measurements
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MQ-24

CS-38ASV
Diameter
34.9mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
38.8mm
n/a
Thickness
7.8mm
lowest
8.7mm
Water Resistance
n/a
30m
MSRP
$30
lowest
$177
Movement
Quartz
Seiko VS42
Case
7 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
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.
Owners widely praise the Knot Watches CS-38ASV for its 38mm case size, which is well-suited for smaller wrists, and its unique dial designs. One owner specifically appreciates the yellow second hand. However, opinions are divided on the strap quality, with one owner finding it soft and satisfying, while another calls it poor. Some owners express concerns about the brand's overall quality and durability, with one noting a friend's misaligned hands and another finding the design unappealing. On balance, owners are split on the Knot Watches CS-38ASV, with appreciation for its unique dials and wearability tempered by concerns over build quality and strap execution.
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