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

At MSRP the Svalbard Traser is the cheaper of the two at $155, against $177 for the Knot Watches Knot CS-38 — a $22 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Svalbard Traser 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 Svalbard Traser?

The Svalbard Traser 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 Traser?

The Knot Watches Knot CS-38 runs a solar caliber (Seiko VS42), while the Svalbard Traser runs a quartz (Ronda 515.24H).

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Knot Watches Knot CS-38

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MSRP $177

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MSRP $155

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Knot CS-3838mm

Traser40mm

Power Reserve

Knot CS-38—

Traser—

Water Resistance

Knot CS-3830m

Traser50m

MSRP

Knot CS-38$177

Traser$155

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

38mm

40mm

Thickness

8.7mm

12.85mm

Lug-to-Lug

0mm

—

Lug Width

18mm

20mm

Material

316L Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel

Water Resistance

30m

50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

—

Dial Color

Charcoal

Navy

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko VS42

Ronda 515.24H

Type

Solar

Quartz

Power Reserve

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$177

$155

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