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Horage MolokinivsGrand Seiko SLGB003

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Molokini
HorageMolokini
MSRP $7,270
SLGB003
Grand SeikoSLGB003
MSRP $11,400

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Molokini38mm
SLGB00337mm
Power Reserve
Molokini72h
SLGB00372h
Water Resistance
Molokini200m
SLGB003100m
MSRP
Molokini$7,270
SLGB003$11,400

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
38mm
37mm
Thickness
9.65mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.6mm
44.3mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
No
Yes
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Horage K2
9RB2
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
72h
72h
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,270
$11,400

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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 SLGB003

Grand Seiko SLGB003 owners widely praise its lightness and comfort, with a dial that offers a shifting character in different lighting conditions. Reviewers note its compact case size enhances wearability and versatility across wrist sizes. However, one owner found the dial underwhelming, and another reported a date disc issue with lower numbers not changing correctly. Some question the value proposition at around $10,000, citing the bracelet and dial as potential drawbacks, while others highlight the movement and smaller dimensions as significant positives. On balance, owners rate the Grand Seiko SLGB003 highly for its movement and compact dimensions, despite some reservations about the dial and bracelet.

From video reviewers

The watch's exceptional accuracy is a notable strength, with both reviewers highlighting its precise timekeeping. A weakness is the relatively high price point compared to other Grand Seiko models. Reviewers disagree on the ideal case size, with one reviewer noting it's relatively small at 37mm, while the other doesn't mention case size as a concern.

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