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Horage MolokinivsVaer D5 Tropic Auto

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

Molokini
HorageMolokini
MSRP $7,270
D5 Tropic Auto
VaerD5 Tropic Auto
MSRP $699

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Molokini38mm
D5 Tropic Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Molokini72h
D5 Tropic Auto40h
Water Resistance
Molokini200m
D5 Tropic Auto200m
MSRP
Molokini$7,270
D5 Tropic Auto$699

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
9.65mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.6mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
No
Inner
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Horage K2
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,270
$699

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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.

Vaer D5 Tropic Auto

Owners widely praise the Vaer D5 Tropic Auto for its excellent value, vintage aesthetic, and comfortable 39mm size that wears larger. Specific highlights include the bezel's satisfying click action and subtle shine, beautifully finished lugs that pair well with a jubilee bracelet, and a dynamic black and cream dial with a unique date feature. The incorporation of brushed steel, quick-release spring bars for easy strap changes, and good timekeeping are also frequently mentioned positives. The Vaer D5 Tropic Auto is considered good value with excellent water resistance, making it a great daily wear, and its fit and finish are often compared favorably to brands like Hamilton and Tissot. On balance, owners rate the Vaer D5 Tropic Auto highly for its blend of vintage styling, practical features, and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The dial design is a standout feature. The Miyota automatic movement is also noted.

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