Knot Watches AT1-40SSVvsOrient Sports Diver

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Knot Watches AT1-40SSV at true scale

AT1-40SSV

Orient Sports Diver at true scale

Sports Diver

Diameter

40mm

43.6mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

51mm

Thickness

11mm

lowest

14mm

Water Resistance

200m

highest

100m

Power Reserve

42h

50h

highest

MSRP

$869

$745

lowest

Movement

Miyota 9015

Orient F6724

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
43.6mm
Thickness
11mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
51mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Orient F6724
Power Reserve
42h
50h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$869
$745
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Knot Watches AT1-40SSV

Owners widely praise the Knot Watches AT1-40SSV for its solid build quality, clean aesthetic, and good finish, with the small seconds hand accurately hitting its markers. The 40mm case size is generally considered good, though one owner felt it wore "a tad on the small side." Opinions on the included straps are divided, with some appreciating their unique Japanese fabrics and leathers and finding them soft and ready-to-wear, while others express disappointment with their quality and note they can be stiff initially. One owner also flagged the small crown as a nitpick due to its low placement. Overall, owners rate the Knot Watches AT1-40SSV highly for its overall quality and finish at the price point.

Orient Sports Diver

Owners widely praise the Orient Sports Diver for its stylish appearance and value, with one owner selecting it over microbrands for its in-house movement and original design. The starburst blue dial and pebble-like design are noted as attractive features. Some find the watch too large and thick, and one owner considers the black lume inadequate for diving. The in-house Cal.F6N42 movement is not the most accurate, and a minor criticism is the lack of a lumed pip on the bezel's zero marker. Overall, owners rate the Orient Sports Diver highly for its stylish appearance and value for money.

From video reviewers

The Orient Star Diver features excellent legibility due to its luminous hands and markers, along with sapphire crystal. The watch has a power reserve indicator.