Which is cheaper, the Knot Watches CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve or the Seiko Recraft Series?

At MSRP the Seiko Recraft Series is the cheaper of the two at $265, against $281 for the Knot Watches CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve — a $16 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Knot Watches CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve or the Seiko Recraft Series?

The Seiko Recraft Series wears larger at 43.5mm versus 38mm for the Knot Watches CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve — a 5.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Knot Watches CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve or the Seiko Recraft Series?

The Knot Watches CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve is rated to 50m versus 5m for the Seiko Recraft Series.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Knot Watches CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve or the Seiko Recraft Series?

The Seiko Recraft Series carries a 40-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Knot Watches CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve.

What movement does the Knot Watches CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve run compared to the Seiko Recraft Series?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Knot Watches CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve uses the Seiko YN84 and the Seiko Recraft Series uses the Seiko 7S26.

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Knot Watches CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve

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11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve38mm

Recraft Series43.5mm

Power Reserve

CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve40h

Recraft Series40h

Water Resistance

CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve50m

Recraft Series50m

MSRP

CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve$281

Recraft Series$265

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

Dial Color

Black

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Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko YN84

Seiko 7S26

Power Reserve

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$281

$265

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