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Horage MolokinivsNodus Obscura II

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

Molokini
HorageMolokini
MSRP $7,270
Obscura II
NodusObscura II
MSRP $650
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.

Nodus Obscura II

The Nodus Obscura II is widely praised for its novel "Exposure Gauge Complication" bezel, designed for film photographers using the Sunny 16 rule, and its iridescent dial that resembles mother of pearl. Owners also highlight the top-notch bracelet with micro-adjustment and the accessible $650 price point. Some find the bezel concept a bit gimmicky. The watch features a 38mm steel case, a TMI NH38 movement, 100m water resistance, and a box sapphire crystal. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Nodus Obscura II highly for its creative complication and iridescent dial at an accessible price.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Molokini38mm
Obscura II38mm
Power Reserve
Molokini72h
Obscura II41h
Water Resistance
Molokini200m
Obscura II100m
MSRP
Molokini$7,270
Obscura II$650

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Thickness
9.65mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.6mm
47mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
AR Coating
No
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Horage K2
TMI NH38
Power Reserve
72h
41h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,270
$650
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