Which is cheaper, the Knot Watches Knot CS-38 or the Orient Stretto Date?

At MSRP the Knot Watches Knot CS-38 is the cheaper of the two at $177, against $360 for the Orient Stretto Date — a $183 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Knot Watches Knot CS-38 or the Orient Stretto Date?

The Orient Stretto Date wears larger at 38.5mm versus 38mm for the Knot Watches Knot CS-38 — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Knot Watches Knot CS-38 or the Orient Stretto Date?

The Orient Stretto Date 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 Orient Stretto Date?

The Knot Watches Knot CS-38 runs a solar caliber (Seiko VS42), while the Orient Stretto Date runs a automatic (Orient F6722).

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Knot Watches Knot CS-38

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MSRP $177

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MSRP $360

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At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Knot CS-3838mm

Stretto Date38.5mm

Power Reserve

Knot CS-38—

Stretto Date40h

Water Resistance

Knot CS-3830m

Stretto Date50m

MSRP

Knot CS-38$177

Stretto Date$360

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Diameter

38mm

38.5mm

Thickness

8.7mm

11.2mm

Lug-to-Lug

0mm

45.5mm

Lug Width

18mm

20mm

Material

316L Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel

Water Resistance

30m

50m

Caseback

—

Display

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Charcoal

White

Movement

8 specs

Caliber

Seiko VS42

Orient F6722

Type

Solar

Automatic

Beat Rate

0 vph

21,600 vph

Power Reserve

40h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$177

$360

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