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Knot Watches Knot CS-38vsSeiko Essentials Chronograph

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Knot CS-38
Knot WatchesKnot CS-38
MSRP $180
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Essentials Chronograph
SeikoEssentials Chronograph
MSRP $415
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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Knot CS-3838mm
Essentials Chronograph40mm
Power Reserve
Knot CS-38—
Essentials Chronograph—
Water Resistance
Knot CS-3830m
Essentials Chronograph100m
MSRP
Knot CS-38$180
Essentials Chronograph$415

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
—
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
8.7mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
45.8mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Charcoal
—

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Epson VS42
8T63
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$180
$415
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