Knot Watches CAP 38mm Automatic Power ReservevsTissot Le Locle

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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

Tissot Le Locle at true scale

Le Locle

Diameter

38mm

39.3mm

Thickness

11.3mm

9.8mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

highest

30m

Power Reserve

40h

80h

highest

MSRP

$281

lowest

$795

Movement

Seiko YN84

Tissot Powermatic 80

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
39.3mm
Thickness
11.3mm
9.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
n/a
Roman

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko YN84
Tissot Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
40h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$281
$795
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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.

Tissot Le Locle

Owners widely praise the Tissot Le Locle for its classic elegance, guilloché dial, and 39.3mm case size, which reviewers note fits well under cuffs due to its sub-10mm thickness. The watch is considered a classy and versatile dress watch, with one owner settling on a gold variant with a white dial and crocodile strap. Some owners, however, flag the 30m water resistance as a drawback, and the bracelet style is not a universal favorite. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Le Locle highly for its premium appearance and elegant design at its price point.