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Horage Omnium K2vsRolex Explorer

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Horage Omnium K2

The Horage Omnium K2 is lauded for its slim 7.95mm profile and chronometer-certified K2 micro-rotor movement with a 72-hour power reserve. Reviewers note its technical innovation, including a proprietary silicon escapement and modular K1 movement, and praise its value. However, some find the molded, luminous hour numerals too whimsical, and the explicit mention of "silicon escapement" on the dial is considered unnecessary. On balance, reviewers rate the Horage Omnium K2 highly for its technical innovation and slim profile at its price point.

Rolex Explorer

Owners widely report the Rolex Explorer is exceptionally comfortable and versatile, dominating daily wear across formal and casual settings. Reviewers and owners consistently praise its understated design, immaculate finishing, and comfortable, tapering bracelet. One owner notes exceptional rate stability, gaining only +1.4 seconds in a week, while another reports +1 second per day. The 36mm size is highlighted as particularly comfortable, though some find the 3-6-9 markers too small, making the case wear even smaller. Some owners find the bezel scratches easily compared to the matte case, and a few consider it overpriced beyond MSRP. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Rolex Explorer highly for its comfort, versatility, and understated "watch-guy's" appeal.

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Omnium K237.3mm
Explorer36mm
Power Reserve
Omnium K272h
Explorer70h
Water Resistance
Omnium K2100m
Explorer100m
MSRP
Omnium K2$5,140
Explorer$14,600

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
37.3mm
36mm
Thickness
7.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Yellow Rolesor
Finish
Yellow Rolesor - combination of Oystersteel and yellow gold
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
No
Dial Color
Green
Black
Indices
Arabic numerals
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Chromalight

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Horage K2
3230
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
72h
70h
Jewels
0
31
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,140
$14,600
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