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Horage MolokinivsGrand Seiko SBGJ259

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Molokini
HorageMolokini
MSRP $7,270
SBGJ259
Grand SeikoSBGJ259
MSRP $7,700

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Molokini38mm
SBGJ25940mm
Power Reserve
Molokini72h
SBGJ25955h
Water Resistance
Molokini200m
SBGJ259100m
MSRP
Molokini$7,270
SBGJ259$7,700

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
9.65mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.6mm
46.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
No
Yes
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Horage K2
9S86
Power Reserve
72h
55h
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,270
$7,700

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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 SBGJ259

The Grand Seiko SBGJ259 "Urban Bamboo" is admired for its striking green dial, though one owner notes its color appears more yellow in person than in promotional photos. It is considered a dressier piece compared to other models. On balance, owners appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGJ259 for its unique dial color and dressy aesthetic.

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