Citizen BM7620-83MvsKnot Watches CS-38
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Measurements
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BM7620-83M

CS-38
Diameter
38mm
38mm
Thickness
9.7mm
8.7mm
lowest
Water Resistance
100m
highest
30m
Power Reserve
180h
n/a
MSRP
$219
$177
lowest
Movement
Citizen E111
Seiko VS42
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners praise the Citizen BM7620-83M for its 38mm case size and finishing, with one owner noting its 9.7mm thickness and crisp white dial. It is considered a great everyday wear and suitable for travel, available for around $165 shipped. Some owners dislike the stock bracelet and note the lack of a sapphire crystal. Overall, owners rate the Citizen BM7620-83M highly for its wearability and value as an entry-level quartz.
Owners widely praise the Knot Watches Knot CS-38 for its attractive price point and Seiko-like finishing, with many highlighting the gorgeous 38mm case and stunning, multi-layered Urushi red dial featuring gold flecks. Some owners find it a comfortable daily wear, appreciating its light weight and soft leather strap, while others are disappointed, calling it a fashion watch with poor engraving and strap quality. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting it gains 10-15 seconds per day, and the small crown is noted as difficult to wind by one user. Overall, owners rate the Knot Watches Knot CS-38 highly for its impressive dial and finishing at the price, despite some reservations about build quality and design.
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