Which is cheaper, the Knot Watches Knot CS-38 or the Roue TPS?

At MSRP the Knot Watches Knot CS-38 is the cheaper of the two at $177, against $420 for the Roue TPS — a $243 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Knot Watches Knot CS-38 or the Roue TPS?

The Roue TPS wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Knot Watches Knot CS-38 — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Knot Watches Knot CS-38 or the Roue TPS?

The Roue TPS 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 Roue TPS?

The Knot Watches Knot CS-38 runs a solar caliber (Seiko VS42), while the Roue TPS runs a mecaquartz (Seiko VK63).

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MSRP $177

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MSRP $420

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Knot CS-3838mm

TPS40mm

Power Reserve

Knot CS-38—

TPS—

Water Resistance

Knot CS-3830m

TPS50m

MSRP

Knot CS-38$177

TPS$420

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

38mm

40mm

Thickness

8.7mm

13.4mm

Lug-to-Lug

0mm

48mm

Lug Width

18mm

0mm

Material

316L Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel

Water Resistance

30m

50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Charcoal

Orange and grey

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko VS42

Seiko VK63

Type

Solar

Mecaquartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$177

$420

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