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Horage MolokinivsVaer G5 Meridian GMT

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Molokini
HorageMolokini
MSRP $7,270
G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Molokini38mm
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Molokini72h
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
Molokini200m
G5 Meridian GMT200m
MSRP
Molokini$7,270
G5 Meridian GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
9.65mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.6mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
No
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Green
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Horage K2
Miyota 9075
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,270
$935

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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.

Vaer G5 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G5 Meridian GMT is a compelling and affordable true GMT watch, featuring the Miyota 9075 movement. Reviewers note its 39mm stainless steel case, which is described as chunky but visually minimized by twisted lugs, and a highly domed sapphire crystal that contributes to reflections. The glossy ceramic bezel also adds to its shiny appearance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and value.

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