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Horage MolokinivsRolex GMT-Master II

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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.

Rolex GMT-Master II

Owners widely praise the Rolex GMT-Master II for its exceptional legibility, robust build, and comfortable bracelet taper, with many considering it the best stainless steel GMT ever made. Some find the two-tone variants a perfect balance between sports and dress, while others highlight the versatility of the "Batman" or the iconic status of the "Pepsi." The grey and black variant offers a more reserved aesthetic, and some owners view the all-black 116710LN as the best value buy. However, the bidirectional bezel's lack of satisfying clicks and the Oystersteel's proneness to scratching are noted drawbacks. Some owners find the green GMT hand and text difficult to see, and one owner considers it a downgrade from the Submariner due to its lack of quick-set date and lower water resistance. The Rolex GMT-Master II is difficult to obtain at retail, with wait times averaging 12-24 months.

From video reviewers

The 18k yellow gold construction is a notable strength. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Molokini38mm
GMT-Master II40mm
Power Reserve
Molokini72h
GMT-Master II70h
Water Resistance
Molokini200m
GMT-Master II100m
MSRP
Molokini$7,270
GMT-Master II$50,800

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
9.65mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.6mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
18kt Gold
Finish
18 kt Everose gold
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Horage K2
3285
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
72h
70h
Jewels
0
34
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
GMT
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,270
$50,800
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