Which is cheaper, the Knot Watches Knot CS-38 or the Swatch Brownee?

At MSRP the Swatch Brownee 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 Swatch Brownee?

The Knot Watches Knot CS-38 wears larger at 38mm versus 33mm for the Swatch Brownee — a 5mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Knot Watches Knot CS-38 run compared to the Swatch Brownee?

The Knot Watches Knot CS-38 runs a solar caliber (Seiko VS42), while the Swatch Brownee runs a quartz.

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Knot Watches Knot CS-38

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MSRP $177

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Swatch Brownee

YLG701

MSRP $155

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Knot CS-3838mm

Brownee33mm

Power Reserve

Knot CS-38—

Brownee—

Water Resistance

Knot CS-3830m

Brownee30m

MSRP

Knot CS-38$177

Brownee$155

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

—

Dial Color

Charcoal

Pink

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Seiko VS42

—

Type

Solar

Quartz

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$177

$155

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