Knot Watches Knot CS-38vsSeiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)
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Measurements
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Knot CS-38
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)
Diameter
38mm
34mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
41.5mm
Thickness
8.7mm
8.2mm
lowest
Water Resistance
30m
100m
highest
MSRP
$177
lowest
$315
Movement
Seiko VS42
Seiko 6N42
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Knot Watches Knot CS-38 for its attractive price point and Seiko-like finishing, with many highlighting the gorgeous 38mm case and stunning, multi-layered Urushi red dial featuring gold flecks. Some owners find it a comfortable daily wear, appreciating its light weight and soft leather strap, while others are disappointed, calling it a fashion watch with poor engraving and strap quality. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting it gains 10-15 seconds per day, and the small crown is noted as difficult to wind by one user. Overall, owners rate the Knot Watches Knot CS-38 highly for its impressive dial and finishing at the price, despite some reservations about build quality and design.
Owners widely appreciate the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) for its lightweight wearability, making it suitable for daily activity. One owner notes the watch’s attractive grey market price. However, opinions differ on the dial color, with one commenter preferring a black dial over the dark greenish hue. The Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) features quartz reliability and a capped pinion detail. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) highly for its wearability and value.
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