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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 Sky-Dweller

Owners widely praise the Rolex Sky-Dweller for its unique annual calendar and dual time zone complications, with many considering it a standout value within the Rolex lineup due to its complexity and rarity. Reviewers highlight its exceptionally good fit and finish, noting crisply defined dial markers and hands. The 42mm case size is a frequent point of discussion among owners, with some finding it wears smaller than expected and others deeming it too large or top-heavy for everyday wear, especially on smaller wrists. Availability is a significant issue, with certain configurations, like the green dial on Jubilee or stainless steel blue dial, being extremely difficult to obtain from authorized dealers, leading to high grey market prices. Opinions are split on the two-tone variant, with some viewing it as a beautiful jewelry piece and others preferring full steel for a more timeless look.

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Molokini38mm
Sky-Dweller42mm
Power Reserve
Molokini72h
Sky-Dweller72h
Water Resistance
Molokini200m
Sky-Dweller100m
MSRP
Molokini$7,270
Sky-Dweller$17,750

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
9.65mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.6mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Yellow Rolesor
Finish
White Rolesor - combination of Oystersteel and white 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
Blue
Indices
Index
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Chromalight

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Horage K2
9002
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
72h
72h
Jewels
0
40
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
GMT
GMT, Annual Calendar, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,270
$17,750
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