Which is cheaper, the Horage Molokini or the Grand Seiko SBGX355?

At MSRP the Grand Seiko SBGX355 is the cheaper of the two at $4,100, against $7,270 for the Horage Molokini — a $3,170 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Horage Molokini or the Grand Seiko SBGX355?

The Horage Molokini wears larger at 38mm versus 37mm for the Grand Seiko SBGX355 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Horage Molokini or the Grand Seiko SBGX355?

The Horage Molokini is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Grand Seiko SBGX355.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Horage Molokini or the Grand Seiko SBGX355?

The Horage Molokini carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Grand Seiko SBGX355.

What movement does the Horage Molokini run compared to the Grand Seiko SBGX355?

The Horage Molokini runs a automatic caliber (Horage K2), while the Grand Seiko SBGX355 runs a quartz (9F62).

Side by side

Horage MolokinivsGrand Seiko SBGX355

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Horage Molokini

molokini

MSRP $7,270

Grand Seiko SBGX355

sbgx355g

MSRP $4,100

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Molokini38mm

SBGX35537mm

Power Reserve

Molokini72h

SBGX35540h

Water Resistance

Molokini200m

SBGX355100m

MSRP

Molokini$7,270

SBGX355$4,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Horage K2

9F62

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

72h

40h

Complications

GMT

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$7,270

$4,100

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

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.

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Grand Seiko SBGX355

The Grand Seiko SBGX355 is widely praised for its beautiful dial, excellent finishing, and perfect 37mm size. Owners report unparalleled accuracy from the 9F62 quartz movement, rated to within 10 seconds per year. The high-intensity titanium case and 100m water resistance are noted features. Some consider the SBGX355 a "baby Snowflake" and a more accessible alternative to other models. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGX355 highly for its iconic Snowflake dial and exceptional quartz accuracy in a wearable 37mm case.

From video reviewers

The titanium case finishing is a significant strength. The deployant clasp is noted as prone to rattle. Reviewers disagree on the ideal case size for everyday wear.

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