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Horage MolokinivsSeiko King Seiko KSK

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Molokini
HorageMolokini
MSRP $7,270
King Seiko KSK
SeikoKing Seiko KSK
MSRP $3,300

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Molokini38mm
King Seiko KSK38.6mm
Power Reserve
Molokini72h
King Seiko KSK45h
Water Resistance
Molokini200m
King Seiko KSK50m
MSRP
Molokini$7,270
King Seiko KSK$3,300

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
38mm
38.6mm
Thickness
9.65mm
10.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.6mm
45.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
AR Coating
No
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Horage K2
6L35
Power Reserve
72h
45h
Jewels
25
26
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,270
$3,300

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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.

Seiko King Seiko KSK

Owners and reviewers widely praise the King Seiko KSK for its exceptional dial and case finishing, often compared to higher-end brands, and its slim, retro design. The use of the Calibre 6L35 movement in some variants is seen as a significant upgrade, contributing to a refined feel, while others note the bracelet is unusually nice and the case offers a mix of brushed and polished finishes with sharp angles. However, some owners question the value proposition, citing misaligned screws and clasp components on their examples, and the standard 6R movement in some models is criticized as a disappointment for the price point. Accuracy figures range from +15/-10 seconds per day to +5 to +7 seconds per day, and water resistance is rated at 5 BAR or 50 meters. Overall, owners and reviewers find the King Seiko KSK to be a beautiful and classy watch with fantastic finishing, though some are divided on its value and movement choice at its price point.

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