Knot Watches CAP 38mm Automatic Power ReservevsSeiko Presage Style60's

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Measurements

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Knot Watches CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve at true scale

CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve

Seiko Presage Style60's at true scale

Presage Style60's

Diameter

38mm

39.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46.2mm

Thickness

11.3mm

lowest

12mm

Water Resistance

50m

50m

Power Reserve

40h

41h

highest

MSRP

$281

lowest

$715

Movement

Seiko YN84

Seiko 4R72

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
39.5mm
Thickness
11.3mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46.2mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
n/a
Box
Dial Color
Black
n/a
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko YN84
Seiko 4R72
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$281
$715
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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.

Seiko Presage Style60's

The Seiko Presage Style60's is praised for its charming vintage aesthetic, featuring a box-shaped crystal, faceted indexes, and applied details, all presented in an accessible price range. Reviewers highlight the smaller 39.5mm case size and comfortable new bracelet on certain models as particularly pleasing. However, the claimed accuracy of +45/-35 seconds per day for the 4R35 movement is noted as a potential drawback. The fixed 60-minute bezel is considered a stylistic element rather than a functional one. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Style60's highly for its attractive retro design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

From video reviewers

The retro-inspired design and vintage cues are a significant strength. Reviewers questioned the value proposition at the $525 price point.

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