Knot Watches SQ-32SVvsSwatch Something New

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Knot Watches SQ-32SV at true scale

SQ-32SV

Swatch Something New at true scale

Something New

Diameter

32mm

25mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

31.4mm

Thickness

6mm

lowest

7mm

Water Resistance

30m

30m

MSRP

$152

$65

lowest

Movement

Miyota 1L45

Quartz

Case

6 specs
Diameter
32mm
25mm
Thickness
6mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
31.4mm
Lug Width
n/a
n/a
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Polymer
Finish
n/a
Polymer

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
n/a
Dial Color
Navy
White

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 1L45
n/a
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$152
$65
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Reviews

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Knot Watches SQ-32SV

Owners widely praise the Knot Watches Knot SQ-32SV for its great looks, light weight, and sleek design, with some finding it a versatile watch suitable for both casual and formal occasions. The watch is noted for its nice quality and finishing for an attractive price, resembling Orion/Tetra designs and featuring a sapphire crystal. One owner found the lugs to be a bit thick, suggesting this design choice compromises the watch's proportions, while another considered the engraving a waste of money and the strap hardware squeaky and the wrong color. Overall, owners rate the Knot Watches Knot SQ-32SV highly for its satisfying purchase experience and impressive build quality at its price point.

Swatch Something New

The Swatch Something New is viewed as a fun fashion watch with a simple quartz movement, plastic case, and 30m water resistance, suitable for matching an outfit or as a travel novelty. One owner advises avoiding Swatch due to perceived iffy quality control, though acknowledges the brand's history and increased durability over time. Overall, owners view the Swatch Something New as a novelty fashion item rather than a serious timepiece.

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