Which is cheaper, the Knot Watches CAC-39 or the Seiko DressKX?

At MSRP the Knot Watches CAC-39 is the cheaper of the two at $307, against $315 for the Seiko DressKX — a $8 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Knot Watches CAC-39 or the Seiko DressKX?

The Seiko DressKX wears larger at 40mm versus 39mm for the Knot Watches CAC-39 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Knot Watches CAC-39 or the Seiko DressKX?

The Knot Watches CAC-39 is rated to 50m versus 10m for the Seiko DressKX.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Knot Watches CAC-39 or the Seiko DressKX?

The Seiko DressKX carries a 41-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Knot Watches CAC-39.

What movement does the Knot Watches CAC-39 run compared to the Seiko DressKX?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Knot Watches CAC-39 uses the TMI NH70 and the Seiko DressKX uses the Seiko 4R36.

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Knot Watches CAC-39

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MSRP $307

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Seiko DressKX

MSRP $315

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

CAC-3939mm

DressKX40mm

Power Reserve

CAC-3941h

DressKX41h

Water Resistance

CAC-3950m

DressKX100m

MSRP

CAC-39$307

DressKX$315

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

Dial Color

Purple

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Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

TMI NH70

Seiko 4R36

Power Reserve

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$307

$315

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