Which is cheaper, the Knot Watches Knot CS-38 or the Svalbard Eclipse AA57?

At MSRP the Svalbard Eclipse AA57 is the cheaper of the two at $130, against $177 for the Knot Watches Knot CS-38 — a $47 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Knot Watches Knot CS-38 or the Svalbard Eclipse AA57?

The Svalbard Eclipse AA57 wears larger at 40.5mm versus 38mm for the Knot Watches Knot CS-38 — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Knot Watches Knot CS-38 or the Svalbard Eclipse AA57?

The Svalbard Eclipse AA57 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 Svalbard Eclipse AA57?

The Knot Watches Knot CS-38 runs a solar caliber (Seiko VS42), while the Svalbard Eclipse AA57 runs a quartz (AA57).

Side by side

Knot Watches Knot CS-38vsSvalbard Eclipse AA57

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Add a watch

Knot Watches Knot CS-38

cs-38asvcg

MSRP $177

See the full Knot CS-38

Svalbard Eclipse AA57

MSRP $130

See the full Eclipse AA57

Buy from Knot Watches ↗

Buy used on eBay ↗

Buy from Svalbard ↗

Buy used on eBay ↗

Some links are affiliate links — lug2lug may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Disclosures

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Knot CS-3838mm

Eclipse AA5740.5mm

Power Reserve

Knot CS-38—

Eclipse AA57—

Water Resistance

Knot CS-3830m

Eclipse AA5750m

MSRP

Knot CS-38$177

Eclipse AA57$130

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

38mm

40.5mm

Thickness

8.7mm

9mm

Lug-to-Lug

0mm

—

Lug Width

18mm

—

Material

316L Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel

Water Resistance

30m

50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Charcoal

—

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko VS42

AA57

Type

Solar

Quartz

Power Reserve

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$177

$130

Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Knot Watchesmicro

cs 38asvnv

DiscussionNot started

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.

Knot Watches CS-38ASVvsSvalbard Eclipse AA57 Knot Watches TS2-36vsSvalbard Eclipse AA57 Knot Watches Knot TS2-36TIvsSvalbard Eclipse AA57 Sternglas Naos SolarvsSvalbard Eclipse AA57 Kleynod K 148vsKnot Watches Knot CS-38 Hemel HF1 SnelwayvsKnot Watches Knot CS-38

Edit this comparison Add another watch Explore more 37–42mm watches

Knot Watches Knot CS-38vsSvalbard Eclipse AA57

At a glance

Full specifications

More watches worth a look

CS-38ASV

Deepwater Reef 200 41mm Synthetic Rubber Strap Watch

Ocean Night Solar

Expedition Field Post Solar 41mm Eco-Conscious Fabric Strap Watch

Knot TS2-36TI

EFS-S650D

Ti Daily Solar 2023

VPD Homicide Custom Watch - 38mm

People also compared