Which is cheaper, the Knot Watches Knot CS-38 or the Boldr Rally?

At MSRP the Knot Watches Knot CS-38 is the cheaper of the two at $177, against $299 for the Boldr Rally — a $122 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Knot Watches Knot CS-38 or the Boldr Rally?

The Boldr Rally is rated to 200m versus 30m for the Knot Watches Knot CS-38.

What movement does the Knot Watches Knot CS-38 run compared to the Boldr Rally?

The Knot Watches Knot CS-38 runs a solar caliber (Seiko VS42), while the Boldr Rally runs a quartz (Seiko VK64).

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Knot Watches Knot CS-38

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MSRP $177

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MSRP $299

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Knot CS-3838mm

Rally38mm

Power Reserve

Knot CS-38—

Rally—

Water Resistance

Knot CS-3830m

Rally200m

MSRP

Knot CS-38$177

Rally$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

Charcoal

I - Wells 008 (Updated)

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko VS42

Seiko VK64

Type

Solar

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$177

$299

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