Citizen BM7620-83MvsKnot 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.

Citizen BM7620-83M at true scale

BM7620-83M

Knot Watches CS-38ASV at true scale

CS-38ASV

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
Navy
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-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.