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

At MSRP the Knot Watches CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve is the cheaper of the two at $281, against $325 for the Seiko Essentials Daywear — a $44 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Seiko Essentials Daywear 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 Essentials Daywear?

The Knot Watches CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve is rated to 50m versus 10m for the Seiko Essentials Daywear.

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

The Knot Watches CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve runs a automatic caliber (Seiko YN84), while the Seiko Essentials Daywear runs a quartz (Seiko 6N76).

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Knot Watches CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve

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MSRP $281

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MSRP $325

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve38mm

Essentials Daywear39.5mm

Power Reserve

CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve40h

Essentials Daywear—

Water Resistance

CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve50m

Essentials Daywear100m

MSRP

CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve$281

Essentials Daywear$325

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Black

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Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko YN84

Seiko 6N76

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$281

$325

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