Which is cheaper, the Orient Esteem II or the Knot Watches Knot CS-38?

At MSRP the Knot Watches Knot CS-38 is the cheaper of the two at $177, against $285 for the Orient Esteem II — a $108 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Orient Esteem II or the Knot Watches Knot CS-38?

The Orient Esteem II wears larger at 41mm versus 38mm for the Knot Watches Knot CS-38 — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Orient Esteem II or the Knot Watches Knot CS-38?

The Orient Esteem II is rated to 50m versus 30m for the Knot Watches Knot CS-38.

What movement does the Orient Esteem II run compared to the Knot Watches Knot CS-38?

The Orient Esteem II runs a automatic caliber (Orient FT622), while the Knot Watches Knot CS-38 runs a solar (Seiko VS42).

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Orient Esteem IIvsKnot Watches Knot CS-38

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Orient Esteem II

MSRP $285

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MSRP $177

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At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Esteem II41mm

Knot CS-3838mm

Power Reserve

Esteem II40h

Knot CS-38—

Water Resistance

Esteem II50m

Knot CS-3830m

MSRP

Esteem II$285

Knot CS-38$177

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Mineral

Sapphire

Dial Color

White

Charcoal

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

Orient FT622

Seiko VS42

Type

Automatic

Solar

Beat Rate

21,600 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

40h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$285

$177

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