Which is cheaper, the Knot Watches CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve or the Vaer Tactical Field?

At MSRP the Vaer Tactical Field is the cheaper of the two at $199, against $281 for the Knot Watches CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve — a $82 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Knot Watches CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve or the Vaer Tactical Field?

The Knot Watches CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve wears larger at 38mm versus 36mm for the Vaer Tactical Field — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Knot Watches CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve or the Vaer Tactical Field?

The Vaer Tactical Field is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Knot Watches CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve.

What movement does the Knot Watches CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve run compared to the Vaer Tactical Field?

The Knot Watches CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve runs a automatic caliber (Seiko YN84), while the Vaer Tactical Field runs a quartz (Miyota 2035).

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Knot Watches CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve

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MSRP $281

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MSRP $199

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve38mm

Tactical Field36mm

Power Reserve

CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve40h

Tactical Field—

Water Resistance

CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve50m

Tactical Field100m

MSRP

CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve$281

Tactical Field$199

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Black

36mm

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko YN84

Miyota 2035

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$281

$199

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