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

At MSRP the Knot Watches Knot CMP-38SV (Moon Phase) is the cheaper of the two at $187, against $325 for the Seiko Essentials Daywear — a $138 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Seiko Essentials Daywear wears larger at 39.5mm versus 38mm for the Knot Watches Knot CMP-38SV (Moon Phase) — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

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

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

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

Both watches run quartz movements — the Knot Watches Knot CMP-38SV (Moon Phase) uses the Miyota 6P00 and the Seiko Essentials Daywear uses the 6N76.

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Knot Watches Knot CMP-38SV (Moon Phase)

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MSRP $187

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Seiko Essentials Daywear

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MSRP $325

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Knot CMP-38SV (Moon Phase)38mm

Essentials Daywear39.5mm

Power Reserve

Knot CMP-38SV (Moon Phase)—

Essentials Daywear40h

Water Resistance

Knot CMP-38SV (Moon Phase)30m

Essentials Daywear100m

MSRP

Knot CMP-38SV (Moon Phase)$187

Essentials Daywear$325

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Charcoal

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 6P00

6N76

Power Reserve

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$187

$325

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