Which is cheaper, the Knot Watches CS-36NJ or the Svalbard Decimal?

At MSRP the Knot Watches CS-36NJ is the cheaper of the two at $133, against $150 for the Svalbard Decimal — a $17 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Knot Watches CS-36NJ or the Svalbard Decimal?

The Svalbard Decimal wears larger at 40mm versus 36mm for the Knot Watches CS-36NJ — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Knot Watches CS-36NJ or the Svalbard Decimal?

The Svalbard Decimal is rated to 50m versus 30m for the Knot Watches CS-36NJ.

What movement does the Knot Watches CS-36NJ run compared to the Svalbard Decimal?

Both watches run quartz movements — the Knot Watches CS-36NJ uses the Ronda 1L45 and the Svalbard Decimal uses the Ronda 515.

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Knot Watches CS-36NJ

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MSRP $133

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Svalbard Decimal

MSRP $150

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

CS-36NJ36mm

Decimal40mm

Power Reserve

CS-36NJ—

Decimal—

Water Resistance

CS-36NJ30m

Decimal50m

MSRP

CS-36NJ$133

Decimal$150

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

36mm

40mm

Thickness

6.5mm

9.7mm

Lug-to-Lug

0mm

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Lug Width

18mm

20mm

Material

316L Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel

Water Resistance

30m

50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

—

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Ronda 1L45

Ronda 515

Power Reserve

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$133

$150

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