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Horage MolokinivsGrand Seiko SBGE277

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Molokini
HorageMolokini
MSRP $7,270
SBGE277
Grand SeikoSBGE277
MSRP $6,800

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Molokini38mm
SBGE27744mm
Power Reserve
Molokini72h
SBGE27772h
Water Resistance
Molokini200m
SBGE277200m
MSRP
Molokini$7,270
SBGE277$6,800

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38mm
44mm
Thickness
9.65mm
14.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.6mm
50.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
No
Yes
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Horage K2
9R66
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
72h
72h
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,270
$6,800

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGE277

Owners find the Grand Seiko SBGE277 gorgeous, with one owner noting their wrist size can accommodate it. The watch was purchased in Japan for $4950 USD, benefiting from a 35-year low yen. One owner expresses significant concern over reported negative experiences with the brand's New Jersey service center, fearing long wait times and subpar treatment. On balance, owners find the Grand Seiko SBGE277 gorgeous, though service center experiences are a notable concern for some.

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