Which is cheaper, the Knot Watches Knot CMP-38SV (Moon Phase) or the Seiko Essentials Chronograph?

At MSRP the Knot Watches Knot CMP-38SV (Moon Phase) is the cheaper of the two at $187, against $415 for the Seiko Essentials Chronograph — a $228 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Knot Watches Knot CMP-38SV (Moon Phase) or the Seiko Essentials Chronograph?

The Seiko Essentials Chronograph wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Knot Watches Knot CMP-38SV (Moon Phase) — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Knot Watches Knot CMP-38SV (Moon Phase) or the Seiko Essentials Chronograph?

The Knot Watches Knot CMP-38SV (Moon Phase) is rated to 30m versus 10m for the Seiko Essentials Chronograph.

What movement does the Knot Watches Knot CMP-38SV (Moon Phase) run compared to the Seiko Essentials Chronograph?

Both watches run quartz movements — the Knot Watches Knot CMP-38SV (Moon Phase) uses the Miyota 6P00 and the Seiko Essentials Chronograph uses the 8T63.

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Knot Watches Knot CMP-38SV (Moon Phase)

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MSRP $187

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Seiko Essentials Chronograph

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MSRP $415

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Knot CMP-38SV (Moon Phase)38mm

Essentials Chronograph40mm

Power Reserve

Knot CMP-38SV (Moon Phase)—

Essentials Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

Knot CMP-38SV (Moon Phase)30m

Essentials Chronograph100m

MSRP

Knot CMP-38SV (Moon Phase)$187

Essentials Chronograph$415

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Charcoal

Black

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 6P00

8T63

Power Reserve

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$187

$415

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