Which is cheaper, the Knot Watches AT1-40SSVGN or the Seiko Prospex Sea?

At MSRP the Knot Watches AT1-40SSVGN is the cheaper of the two at $628, against $1,100 for the Seiko Prospex Sea — a $472 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Knot Watches AT1-40SSVGN or the Seiko Prospex Sea?

The Seiko Prospex Sea wears larger at 41.3mm versus 40mm for the Knot Watches AT1-40SSVGN — a 1.3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Knot Watches AT1-40SSVGN or the Seiko Prospex Sea?

The Seiko Prospex Sea is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Knot Watches AT1-40SSVGN.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Knot Watches AT1-40SSVGN or the Seiko Prospex Sea?

The Seiko Prospex Sea carries a 72-hour power reserve against 42 hours on the Knot Watches AT1-40SSVGN.

What movement does the Knot Watches AT1-40SSVGN run compared to the Seiko Prospex Sea?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Knot Watches AT1-40SSVGN uses the Miyota 9015 and the Seiko Prospex Sea uses the Seiko 6R55.

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Knot Watches AT1-40SSVGN

MSRP $628

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MSRP $1,100

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

AT1-40SSVGN40mm

Prospex Sea41.3mm

Power Reserve

AT1-40SSVGN42h

Prospex Sea72h

Water Resistance

AT1-40SSVGN200m

Prospex Sea300m

MSRP

AT1-40SSVGN$628

Prospex Sea$1,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

—

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

Black

—

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

Seiko 6R55

Power Reserve

42h

72h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$628

$1,100

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