Kenneth Cole Men's Watch KCWGQ2221901 vs Kenneth Cole Men's Watch KC51039004
Both are inexpensive Kenneth Cole quartz dress watches. The KC51039004 is the cheaper buy at $26, but the KCWGQ2221901 is the sturdier everyday pick with a silicone strap and a stated 42 mm case. Pick by strap and look: leather and burgundy for dress, silicone and black for daily wear.
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Kenneth Cole Men's Watch KCWGQ2221901
Choose the KCWGQ2221901 if you want a black-dial everyday watch with a silicone strap that handles sweat and rain better than leather.
Pros
- Silicone strap resists sweat and water
- 42 mm case is a known, mid-size fit
- Stated 5ATM water resistance
- Black dial suits casual and office wear
Cons
- Water resistance figures conflict: 5ATM vs 30 m
- No price given here
- Silicone looks less formal than leather
What separates them
| Kenneth Cole Men's Watch KCWGQ2221901 | Kenneth Cole Men's Watch KC51039004 | |
|---|---|---|
| Strap material | Silicone | Leather |
| Dial color | Black | Burgundy |
| Case diameter | 42 mm | Not stated |
| Water resistance | 5ATM (50 m) per listing; eBay page says 30 m | Not stated |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz |
| Case material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Price | Not given in this listing | $26 at 950+ stores |
| Style | Sport-casual | Dress |
Price history
- Kenneth Cole Men's Watch KCWGQ2221901: lowest $36.99 on Oct 30 at eBay.
- Kenneth Cole Men's Watch KC51039004: lowest $26.00 on Oct 30 at ModeSens.
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Specs compared
| Spec | Kenneth Cole Men's Watch KCWGQ2221901 | Kenneth Cole Men's Watch KC51039004 |
|---|---|---|
| Case material | Stainless Steel | — |
| Strap material | Silicone | — |
| Movement | Quartz | — |
| Gender | Men's | — |
| Water resistance | 5ATM | — |
| Case diameter | 42mm | — |
Questions and answers
- Which is better for everyday wear?
- The KCWGQ2221901. Its silicone strap handles sweat and rain better than the KC51039004's leather, and it lists a 42 mm case and water resistance.
- Which is better for a suit or office?
- The KC51039004. Burgundy leather and a steel case look dressier than a black dial on silicone.
- Is the KC51039004 worth the lower price?
- At $26 it is the cheaper of the two, but you give up a stated case size and water resistance. If you swim or sweat a lot, spend more on the KCWGQ2221901.
- Can I swim in either watch?
- The KCWGQ2221901 lists 5ATM, though its eBay page says 30 m, so treat it as splash-resistant, not a dive watch. The KC51039004 lists no water resistance, so keep it dry.
- Which lasts longer?
- Both use quartz movements and steel cases, so the strap decides it. Silicone on the KCWGQ2221901 outlasts leather, which cracks with moisture and daily flex.