Which is cheaper, the Knot Watches SAC-40SSV or the Velini Ref. 171-V?

At MSRP the Velini Ref. 171-V is the cheaper of the two at $260, against $296 for the Knot Watches SAC-40SSV — a $36 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Knot Watches SAC-40SSV or the Velini Ref. 171-V?

The Knot Watches SAC-40SSV wears larger at 40mm versus 28mm for the Velini Ref. 171-V — a 12mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Knot Watches SAC-40SSV or the Velini Ref. 171-V?

The Knot Watches SAC-40SSV is rated to 200m versus 30m for the Velini Ref. 171-V.

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Knot Watches SAC-40SSV

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MSRP $296

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Velini Ref. 171-V

MSRP $260

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

SAC-40SSV40mm

Ref. 171-V28mm

Power Reserve

SAC-40SSV—

Ref. 171-V—

Water Resistance

SAC-40SSV200m

Ref. 171-V30m

MSRP

SAC-40SSV$296

Ref. 171-V$260

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

40mm

28mm

Thickness

11.5mm

7mm

Lug-to-Lug

0mm

39mm

Lug Width

0mm

20mm

Material

316L Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel

Water Resistance

200m

30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

Blue

—

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Seiko Epson PX82

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$296

$260

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