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

At MSRP the Knot Watches CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve is the cheaper of the two at $285, against $750 for the Seiko Alpinist — a $465 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Seiko Alpinist wears larger at 39.5mm versus 38mm for the Knot Watches CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

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

The Knot Watches CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve is rated to 50m versus 20m for the Seiko Alpinist.

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

The Seiko Alpinist carries a 70-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 Alpinist?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Knot Watches CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve uses the Epson YN84 and the Seiko Alpinist uses the Seiko 6R35.

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Knot Watches CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve

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14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve38mm

Alpinist39.5mm

Power Reserve

CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve40h

Alpinist70h

Water Resistance

CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve50m

Alpinist200m

MSRP

CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve$285

Alpinist$750

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 and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Epson YN84

Seiko 6R35

Power Reserve

40h

70h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$285

$750

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