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Horage MolokinivsPraesidus DD-45

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Molokini
HorageMolokini
MSRP $7,270
DD-45
PraesidusDD-45
MSRP $299

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Molokini38mm
DD-4540mm
Power Reserve
Molokini72h
DD-4540h
Water Resistance
Molokini200m
DD-45100m
MSRP
Molokini$7,270
DD-45$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
9.65mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.6mm
46.5mm
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
OG
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,270
$299

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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.

Praesidus DD-45

The Praesidus DD-45 is lauded for its detailed vintage-inspired design and solid finishing, with reviewers highlighting the impressive aged indices and hands on the "Patina" version and a well-finished 38mm steel case. Its 100-meter water resistance exceeds that of the original military watches, and the included leather strap is praised for its quality and vintage character, despite initial stiffness. One reviewer notes the Landeron movement exhibits jerky hand-winding. Overall, reviewers rate the Praesidus DD-45 highly for its faithful vintage aesthetic and robust build at its $900 price point.

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