Corniche HistoriquevsKnot Watches CS-38
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Measurements
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Historique

CS-38
Diameter
37.5mm
38mm
Thickness
9mm
8.7mm
lowest
Water Resistance
50m
highest
30m
MSRP
$2,595
$177
lowest
Movement
Quartz
Seiko VS42
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the Corniche Historique for its beautiful blue ceramic dial, excellent finishing, and comfortable, well-sized 37.5mm case. It is considered a versatile and high-quality everyday watch for its $455 price, with the white internal bezel and seconds hand offering a pleasing contrast. Overall, owners rate the Corniche Historique highly for its aesthetic appeal and value.
The vintage-inspired design is a key strength. The value at the €450 price point is debated.
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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