Knot Watches Knot AT-38vsSpecht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0019 Automatic

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Measurements
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Knot AT-38

Specht & Söhne SP0019 Automatic
Diameter
38mm
37mm
Thickness
10mm
lowest
12mm
Water Resistance
50m
50m
Power Reserve
45h
highest
42h
MSRP
$444
$180
lowest
Movement
Miyota 9015
Seiko NH35
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Knot Watches Knot AT-38 owners praise its 38mm case size, 10mm case height, and 45mm lug-to-lug as fitting perfectly on smaller wrists, with one owner finding it surprisingly light and comfortable. The multi-layered Urushi lacquer dial, featuring gold applied via scraping, is described as stunning in person and a key aesthetic appeal, while the Miyota 9015 movement is considered good. Some owners note that Knot straps are too short for larger wrists and the strap width is slightly smaller than standard, preventing the use of preferred aftermarket options. On balance, owners rate the Knot Watches Knot AT-38 highly for its comfortable dimensions and the striking dial design at its price point.
The Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0019 Automatic is praised for its excellent build quality and substantial 150g weight, contributing to a quality feel, and is noted for its super thin profile fitting nicely on smaller wrists. Owners report a textured wine dial and a well-aligned date window, with one noting it fits comfortably on a 6.75-inch wrist without feeling heavy. The watch's actual appearance differs from renders, with a flatter profile and polished bevels rather than expected slimmer, more pronounced ones, and the use of a 28.5mm dial may accommodate modders. One owner described a negative customer service experience with a failure to ship and an undeliverable customer service email. Overall, owners rate the Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0019 Automatic highly for its build quality and comfortable, thin profile on the wrist.
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