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Horage MolokinivsVaer R1 Racing Chronograph

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Molokini
HorageMolokini
MSRP $7,270
R1 Racing Chronograph
VaerR1 Racing Chronograph
MSRP $499

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Molokini38mm
R1 Racing Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Molokini72h
R1 Racing Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Molokini200m
R1 Racing Chronograph100m
MSRP
Molokini$7,270
R1 Racing Chronograph$499

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Thickness
9.65mm
12.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.6mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
No
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Cream
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Horage K2
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,270
$499

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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 R1 Racing Chronograph

The Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph is widely praised for its beautiful cream dial, which some describe as champagne-like, and its luxurious case finishing for the price. Owners appreciate its well-proportioned design, pleasing dial with well-chosen font weights, and retro feel, with one noting it remains a favorite in their rotation and has easy band swapping. The watch features a 38mm cushion case, a Seiko VK63 meca-quartz movement, 100m water resistance, and American assembly. One owner noted the 42mm size wears small for a larger wrist, and the "ghost" crown position is mentioned. It includes two signed-buckle straps and a domed sapphire crystal. Overall, owners rate the Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph highly for its vintage-inspired aesthetic and value.

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