Knot Watches CAP 38mm Automatic Power ReservevsNOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silver

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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 CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve at true scale

CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve

NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silver at true scale

Orion 38 silver

Diameter

38mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

48mm

Thickness

11.3mm

7.9mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

highest

30m

Power Reserve

40h

43h

highest

MSRP

$281

lowest

$3,060

Movement

Seiko YN84

Nomos Alpha

Case

7 specs
Thickness
11.3mm
7.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48mm
Lug Width
n/a
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
n/a
AR Coating
n/a
n/a
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
n/a
n/a

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko YN84
Nomos Alpha
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
43 hoursh
Jewels
0
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$281
$3,060
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Reviews

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Knot Watches CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve

Owners praise the Knot Watches CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve for its unique dial designs, such as the Raden with mother-of-pearl flakes and a deep red dial with gold dusting. The watch's low weight and comfortable mesh strap make it easy to wear, and the small seconds hand accurately hits its markers. Some owners find the "timepiece" text below the Knot logo undesirable, and one owner noted the strap width prevents the use of alternative straps. The Seiko YN84 automatic movement powers the watch, which features a 38mm steel case with polished and brushed finishes and 50m water resistance. Overall, owners appreciate the Knot Watches CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve for its distinctive visual appeal and comfortable wearability.

NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silver

The NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silver is widely praised for its exceptional value, clean Bauhaus-inspired design, and harmonious dial proportions. Owners and reviewers highlight the brand's well-finished movements, original designs, and high percentage of in-house manufacturing. The 38mm size is considered well-suited for its modern design. Some owners find the silver indexes and hands less readable in dim light compared to other variants. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silver highly for its elegant design and value proposition.