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Horage Lensman 1vsRolex Datejust

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Horage Lensman 1

The Horage Lensman 1 is praised for its in-house K-TOU tourbillon movement, grade 5 titanium case, and 100-meter water resistance. Reviewers highlight its value at CHF 8,890, featuring a blacked-out movement with silicon parts and chronometer-level accuracy of -4/+6 seconds per day. The 10.3mm thin titanium case, inspired by camera design, houses a black dial with applied indices and Super-LumiNova for legibility, and the movement offers a 120-hour power reserve. One reviewer noted the rhodium-plated hands disrupt the blackened aesthetic. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Horage Lensman 1 highly for its in-house tourbillon movement and value proposition.

Rolex Datejust

Owners widely praise the Rolex Datejust for its versatility, robust elegance, and timeless design, with many appreciating its ability to transition seamlessly from casual to formal settings. Reviewers highlight its historical significance as a pioneer of the automatically changing date window and its innovative Oyster waterproof case. Some owners find the Jubilee bracelet exceptionally comfortable, and the aesthetic variety of configurations, particularly two-tone variants with champagne or black dials, is frequently admired. The 36mm size is often favored for its classic proportions and comfortable wearability. Some owners note that the polished surfaces and smooth bezel can be scratch magnets, and servicing is described as costly. While highly desirable, certain configurations like the fluted bezel with mint or blue dials on a Jubilee bracelet are difficult to obtain from authorized dealers, with wait times reported up to six months.

From video reviewers

The Datejust's fluted bezel and Jubilee bracelet combination deliver refined aesthetic appeal across multiple configurations, from mint to pink dials. Its 31mm case size achieves surprising wearability for a watch with such deep historical roots, feeling contemporary despite decades of heritage design.

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Lensman 141mm
Datejust31mm
Power Reserve
Lensman 1120h
Datejust55h
Water Resistance
Lensman 1100m
Datejust100m
MSRP
Lensman 1$11,190
Datejust$9,350

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
41mm
31mm
Thickness
3.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
22mm
0mm
Material
Titanium
White Rolesor
Finish
White Rolesor - combination of Oystersteel and white gold
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
No
Dial Color
Light Green
Indices
Index
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Chromalight

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
Horage K-TOU
2236
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
120h
55h
Jewels
0
31
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Tourbillon
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,190
$9,350
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