Which is cheaper, the Knot Watches CS-36ABK or the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 33 noir?

At MSRP the Knot Watches CS-36ABK is the cheaper of the two at $133, against $2,170 for the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 33 noir — a $2,037 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Knot Watches CS-36ABK or the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 33 noir?

The Knot Watches CS-36ABK wears larger at 36mm versus 32.8mm for the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 33 noir — a 3.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Knot Watches CS-36ABK or the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 33 noir?

The NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 33 noir is rated to 50m versus 30m for the Knot Watches CS-36ABK.

What movement does the Knot Watches CS-36ABK run compared to the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 33 noir?

The Knot Watches CS-36ABK runs a quartz caliber (Miyota 1L45), while the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 33 noir runs a manual (Nomos Alpha).

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Knot Watches CS-36ABK

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The measurements

Sized up.

Catalogue photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimetre scale.

CS-36ABK

Ludwig 33 noir

Diameter

Across the case, crown excluded.

36mm

32.8mm

Lug-to-Lug

The number that decides fit.

n/a

42.2mm

Thickness

How it sits under a cuff.

6.5mm

Water Resistance

Rated in metres, not marketing.

30m

50m

highest

Power Reserve

How long it runs off the wrist.

n/a

43h

MSRP

Sticker price, new.

$133

lowest

$2,170

Movement

What drives the hands.

Miyota 1L45

Nomos Alpha

Spec

CS-36ABK

Ludwig 33 noir

Case

7 specs

Diameter

36mm

32.8mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

42.2mm

Lug Width

18mm

17mm

Material

316L Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel

Finish

n/a

Water Resistance

30m

50m

Caseback

n/a

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

n/a

AR Coating

n/a

Indices

n/a

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

Miyota 1L45

Nomos Alpha

Type

Quartz

Manual

Beat Rate

0 vph

21,600 vph

Power Reserve

43 hoursh

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$133

$2,170

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