Which is cheaper, the Knot Watches Knot AT-38SVG or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

At MSRP the Seiko Essentials Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $315, against $561 for the Knot Watches Knot AT-38SVG — a $246 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Knot Watches Knot AT-38SVG or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

The Seiko Essentials Automatic wears larger at 41.2mm versus 38mm for the Knot Watches Knot AT-38SVG — a 3.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Knot Watches Knot AT-38SVG or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

The Knot Watches Knot AT-38SVG is rated to 50m versus 10m for the Seiko Essentials Automatic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Knot Watches Knot AT-38SVG or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

The Knot Watches Knot AT-38SVG carries a 45-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Seiko Essentials Automatic.

What movement does the Knot Watches Knot AT-38SVG run compared to the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Knot Watches Knot AT-38SVG uses the Miyota 9015 and the Seiko Essentials Automatic uses the Seiko 4R35.

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Knot Watches Knot AT-38SVG

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MSRP $561

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Knot AT-38SVG38mm

Essentials Automatic41.2mm

Power Reserve

Knot AT-38SVG45h

Essentials Automatic41h

Water Resistance

Knot AT-38SVG50m

Essentials Automatic100m

MSRP

Knot AT-38SVG$561

Essentials Automatic$315

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

Dial Color

Burgundy

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Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

Seiko 4R35

Power Reserve

45h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$561

$315

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