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Knot Watches CS-38ASVvsSvalbard Bits GB17

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CS-38ASV
Knot WatchesCS-38ASV
MSRP $177
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Bits GB17
SvalbardBits GB17
MSRP $140
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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
CS-38ASV38mm
Bits GB1740mm
Power Reserve
CS-38ASV—
Bits GB17—
Water Resistance
CS-38ASV30m
Bits GB1750m
MSRP
CS-38ASV$177
Bits GB17$140

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
8.7mm
12.85mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
48mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
—
Dial Color
Navy
—

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko VS42
Ronda 513
Type
Solar
Quartz
Power Reserve
0h
—

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$177
$140
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