Which is cheaper, the Helgray Kensington Quartz or the Knot Watches Knot CS-38?

At MSRP the Helgray Kensington Quartz is the cheaper of the two at $99, against $177 for the Knot Watches Knot CS-38 — a $78 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Helgray Kensington Quartz or the Knot Watches Knot CS-38?

The Helgray Kensington Quartz is rated to 50m versus 30m for the Knot Watches Knot CS-38.

What movement does the Helgray Kensington Quartz run compared to the Knot Watches Knot CS-38?

The Helgray Kensington Quartz runs a quartz caliber (Miyota GL22), while the Knot Watches Knot CS-38 runs a solar (Seiko VS42).

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Helgray Kensington Quartz

MSRP $99

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Knot Watches Knot CS-38

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MSRP $177

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Kensington Quartz38mm

Knot CS-3838mm

Power Reserve

Kensington Quartz—

Knot CS-38—

Water Resistance

Kensington Quartz50m

Knot CS-3830m

MSRP

Kensington Quartz$99

Knot CS-38$177

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

—

Charcoal

Lume

Yes

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota GL22

Seiko VS42

Type

Quartz

Solar

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$99

$177

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