Which is cheaper, the Knot Watches CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve or the Ontic Utility 40?

At MSRP the Knot Watches CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve is the cheaper of the two at $281, against $799 for the Ontic Utility 40 — a $518 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Knot Watches CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve or the Ontic Utility 40?

The Ontic Utility 40 wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Knot Watches CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Knot Watches CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve or the Ontic Utility 40?

The Ontic Utility 40 is rated to 300m versus 50m for the Knot Watches CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve.

What movement does the Knot Watches CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve run compared to the Ontic Utility 40?

The Knot Watches CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve runs a automatic caliber (Seiko YN84), while the Ontic Utility 40 runs a solar.

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Knot Watches CAP 38mm Automatic Power ReservevsOntic Utility 40

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Knot Watches CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve

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MSRP $281

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MSRP $799

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve38mm

Utility 4040mm

Power Reserve

CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve40h

Utility 40—

Water Resistance

CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve50m

Utility 40300m

MSRP

CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve$281

Utility 40$799

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

38mm

40mm

Thickness

11.3mm

12mm

Lug-to-Lug

0mm

46mm

Material

316L Stainless Steel

titanium

Water Resistance

50m

300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Black

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Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko YN84

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Type

Automatic

Solar

Power Reserve

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$281

$799

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