Which is cheaper, the Knot Watches Knot CS-38 or the Nuncier MT Ice Cube 40.5mm?

At MSRP the Knot Watches Knot CS-38 is the cheaper of the two at $177, against $519 for the Nuncier MT Ice Cube 40.5mm — a $342 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Knot Watches Knot CS-38 or the Nuncier MT Ice Cube 40.5mm?

The Nuncier MT Ice Cube 40.5mm wears larger at 40.5mm versus 38mm for the Knot Watches Knot CS-38 — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Knot Watches Knot CS-38 or the Nuncier MT Ice Cube 40.5mm?

The Nuncier MT Ice Cube 40.5mm is rated to 50m versus 30m for the Knot Watches Knot CS-38.

What movement does the Knot Watches Knot CS-38 run compared to the Nuncier MT Ice Cube 40.5mm?

The Knot Watches Knot CS-38 runs a solar caliber (Seiko VS42), while the Nuncier MT Ice Cube 40.5mm runs a quartz (Ronda 714).

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Knot Watches Knot CS-38

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MSRP $177

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MSRP $519

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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Knot CS-3838mm

MT Ice Cube 40.5mm40.5mm

Power Reserve

Knot CS-38—

MT Ice Cube 40.5mm—

Water Resistance

Knot CS-3830m

MT Ice Cube 40.5mm50m

MSRP

Knot CS-38$177

MT Ice Cube 40.5mm$519

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

38mm

40.5mm

Thickness

8.7mm

0mm

Lug Width

18mm

17mm

Material

316L Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel

Water Resistance

30m

50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Charcoal

—

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko VS42

Ronda 714

Type

Solar

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$177

$519

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