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Horage MolokinivsGrand Seiko SBGH263

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Molokini
HorageMolokini
MSRP $7,270
SBGH263
Grand SeikoSBGH263
MSRP $6,200

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Molokini38mm
SBGH26339.5mm
Power Reserve
Molokini72h
SBGH26355h
Water Resistance
Molokini200m
SBGH26330m
MSRP
Molokini$7,270
SBGH263$6,200

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
38mm
39.5mm
Thickness
9.65mm
13.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.6mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
No
Yes
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Horage K2
9S85
Power Reserve
72h
55h
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,270
$6,200

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What people say

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Horage Molokini

The Horage Molokini is widely praised for its exceptional value, featuring a COSC-certified K2 micro-rotor movement with a 72-hour power reserve, true GMT complication, day/night indicator, and big date, all housed in a thin case under 10mm. Owners highlight the comfortable 904L steel bracelet with micro-adjust and a dial that "pops without being tacky." The watch offers 200m water resistance and printed Arabic numerals with Super-LumiNova. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Horage Molokini highly for its impressive feature set and value proposition in a compact 38mm package.

Grand Seiko SBGH263

The Grand Seiko SBGH263 is praised for its excellent finishing for the price, with reviewers comparing it to Jaeger-LeCoultre. Owners and reviewers highlight the stunning 'Shironeri' dial and gold hands/numerals, and the 39.5mm case size is considered a perfect fit, referencing vintage Grand Seiko models. The watch features a 55-hour power reserve from its 36,000 BPH movement, though one reviewer felt the date aperture was unnecessary. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGH263 highly for its exceptional dial and finishing at its price point.

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