Casio MQ-24vsKnut Gadd Octagon
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Measurements
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MQ-24
Octagon
Diameter
34.9mm
35mm
Lug-to-Lug
38.8mm
n/a
Thickness
7.8mm
7.7mm
lowest
Water Resistance
n/a
50m
MSRP
$30
lowest
$219
Movement
Quartz
K02002
Case
7 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
2 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 praise the Knut Gadd Octagon for its simple, minimalistic design and affordability, making it an appealing first watch. The leather strap is noted as more comfortable than metal clasps. Some owners feel the watch looks better quality than a certain other brand, though not necessarily $350 quality. Overall, owners rate the Knut Gadd Octagon highly for its appealing aesthetic and value proposition as an entry-level timepiece.
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