Knut Gadd DecagonvsTimex Automatic 1983 E Line 34mm

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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.

Knut Gadd Decagon at true scale

Decagon

Timex Automatic 1983 E Line 34mm at true scale

Automatic 1983 E Line 34mm

Diameter

38mm

34mm

Thickness

7.5mm

n/a

Water Resistance

50m

n/a

MSRP

$273

lowest

$279

Movement

Quartz

Miyota 8215

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Watch
Diameter
38mm
34mm
Thickness
7.5mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Water Resistance
50m
n/a

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Acrylic
Dial Color
n/a
Light Blue

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
n/a
Miyota 8215
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Jewels
0
21

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$273
$279
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Knut Gadd Decagon

Owners praise the Knut Gadd Decagon for its minimalistic design and affordability, finding it a comfortable and attractive addition to their everyday carry. One owner noted the leather strap was more comfortable than metal clasps on other watches. Overall, owners rate the Knut Gadd Decagon highly for its appealing aesthetic and value.

Timex Automatic 1983 E Line 34mm

The Timex Automatic 1983 E Line 34mm is widely praised for its attractive, retro "TV Dial" design and comfortable wearability, particularly on smaller wrists. Owners appreciate its proportional, classy aesthetic, minimalist hands, and all-steel construction, with some highlighting the blue dial as a standout. The 34mm case, despite its diameter, wears larger due to a prominent box crystal, with some finding it closer to a 36-37mm feel, and one owner noted the non-adjustable band was slightly too large. The Miyota 8215 automatic movement is a point of contention, with some owners calling it rough, noisy, and a disappointment, while others note it keeps near-perfect time or feel it misses the point of the watch. The Timex Automatic 1983 E Line 34mm is considered good value at $240, with its design and comfortable fit being its strongest attributes.