Which is cheaper, the Knot Watches TS2-36 or the Spinnaker Bradner?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Bradner is the cheaper of the two at $179, against $229 for the Knot Watches TS2-36 — a $50 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Knot Watches TS2-36 or the Spinnaker Bradner?

The Spinnaker Bradner wears larger at 42mm versus 36mm for the Knot Watches TS2-36 — a 6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Knot Watches TS2-36 or the Spinnaker Bradner?

The Spinnaker Bradner is rated to 180m versus 100m for the Knot Watches TS2-36.

What movement does the Knot Watches TS2-36 run compared to the Spinnaker Bradner?

The Knot Watches TS2-36 runs a solar caliber (Seiko VS42), while the Spinnaker Bradner runs a automatic (Seiko NH35).

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Knot Watches TS2-36

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MSRP $229

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MSRP $179

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

TS2-3636mm

Bradner42mm

Power Reserve

TS2-36—

Bradner—

Water Resistance

TS2-36100m

Bradner180m

MSRP

TS2-36$229

Bradner$179

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Black

Tidal Blue

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko VS42

Seiko NH35

Type

Solar

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$229

$179

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