Casio MQ-24vsKnot Watches CS-38ASV

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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-38ASV at true scale

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 specs
Diameter
34.9mm
38mm
Thickness
7.8mm
8.7mm
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
Navy

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
n/a
Seiko VS42
Type
Quartz
Solar
Power Reserve
n/a
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$30
$177
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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-38ASV

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.