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Horage MolokinivsFormex Reef GMT

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Molokini
HorageMolokini
MSRP $7,270
Reef GMT
FormexReef GMT
MSRP $2,235

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Molokini38mm
Reef GMT42mm
Power Reserve
Molokini72h
Reef GMT56h
Water Resistance
Molokini200m
Reef GMT300m
MSRP
Molokini$7,270
Reef GMT$2,235

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
9.65mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.6mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
No
Inner

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Horage K2
Sellita SW330-2
Power Reserve
72h
56h
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,270
$2,235

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Formex Reef GMT

The Formex Reef GMT is widely praised for its unique porthole case shape, COSC-certified Sellita SW330-2 movement with good finishing, and comfortable quick-release bracelet with on-the-fly micro-adjustment. Reviewers note its robust construction, impressive specifications, and strong value proposition, with a slim 11.4mm profile accommodating 300m water resistance and an exhibition caseback. However, owners widely report the 53mm lug-to-lug span with male endlinks makes it too large for smaller wrists. Some find the bezel action stiff and potentially slippery, and a reviewer desired sharper finishing and edges, deeming the aesthetic too modernist. The GMT variant sacrifices a timing bezel unless swapped, and one owner notes sharp edges on the crown and crown guard. Overall, owners and reviewers highly rate the Formex Reef GMT for its exceptional value and well-executed features, particularly its bracelet system and COSC-certified movement.

From video reviewers

The watch features a COSC-certified SW330-2 GMT movement, which is visible through a sapphire crystal display case back and beautifully decorated. The watch's water-resistance of up to 300m/1000ft is a notable feature. The 42mm diameter may be too large for smaller wrists.

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