Citizen BM7620-83MvsKnot Watches CS-38

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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.

Citizen BM7620-83M at true scale

BM7620-83M

Knot Watches CS-38 at true scale

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 specs
Thickness
9.7mm
8.7mm
Lug Width
n/a
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Screw-down
n/a

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
Charcoal
Indices
Baton
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Citizen E111
Seiko VS42
Power Reserve
180h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$219
$177
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Citizen BM7620-83M

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.

Knot Watches CS-38

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.