Horage Introduces Molokini GMT Diver with In-House K2 Micro-Rotor Calibre

Horage, a company renowned for its innovative approach to watchmaking, is set to release its latest creation: the Molokini GMT Diver. This new timepiece integrates Horage's in-house K2 micro-rotor calibre into a robust yet elegant design. Since its inception in 2007, Horage has focused on developing its movements first, leading to a portfolio of advanced calibres, including the automatic K1, the micro-rotor K2, the tourbillon-equipped K-TOU and K-TMR, and the COSC-certified K3 automatic. The Molokini GMT Diver continues this tradition, offering high-end specifications and intricate complications at a relatively accessible price point, embodying the brand's commitment to technical excellence and value.

The K2 micro-rotor movement, which first appeared in the Supersede GMT in 2021, has become a cornerstone of Horage's technical identity. This COSC-certified calibre features silicon components, enhancing its resistance to magnetic fields and ensuring long-term precision. Its modular design allows for various complications, making it a versatile choice for a range of sports watches. The Molokini GMT Diver represents the newest application of this acclaimed movement, housed within a compact and original dive watch design that promises both functionality and style.

Taking its name from the Molokini Crater, a famed snorkeling and diving locale off Maui, Hawaii, the Molokini GMT Diver is encased in a 38mm 904L stainless steel body. This material is chosen for its superior corrosion resistance and ability to achieve a high-gloss finish. With a slim profile of 9.65mm thickness and a lug-to-lug measurement of 44.6mm, the watch offers notably compact proportions for an automatic GMT dive watch, a feat made possible by the K2 movement's micro-rotor architecture. The watch also features a unidirectional rotating timing bezel, a domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating, and a sapphire exhibition caseback, ensuring a water resistance of 200 meters. This robust construction confirms the Molokini as a genuine tool for underwater exploration.

Upon its debut, the Molokini will be available with three distinct dial colors: Sand, Coral, and Ocean, each featuring a unique surface treatment. Instead of traditional applied markers, the watch utilizes printed Arabic numerals filled with Super-LumiNova, contributing to a highly legible and distinctive aesthetic. The dial's layout, despite incorporating multiple complications, remains uncluttered. It displays central hours, minutes, and seconds, alongside a true traveler GMT function that allows for independent adjustment of the local hour hand. A vertical big date window is positioned at 6 o'clock, while a day/night indicator at 9 o'clock and a power reserve display at 10 o'clock are subtly integrated as compact discs, avoiding the bulk of conventional sub-dials.

The Molokini GMT Diver is powered by Horage's in-house Calibre K2, an automatic micro-rotor movement that is remarkably thin at just 3.6mm. This movement operates at 28,800 vibrations per hour and provides a generous 72-hour power reserve. Its silicon balance spring and escapement components enhance its resistance to magnetic interference and contribute to its excellent long-term stability. Precision is further refined through a screw-balance system, and each K2 movement undergoes COSC certification for chronometric accuracy. The movement is aesthetically pleasing, featuring a gold-plated tungsten micro-rotor and an anthracite finish, visible through the sapphire caseback.

The timepiece is paired with a three-link bracelet crafted from 904L stainless steel, equipped with Horage's Micro Adjustable Clasp (HMAC) folding clasp, which allows for 10mm of tool-free micro-adjustment in 1mm increments. An additional "OTAN" fabric strap, available in white/black, white/sand, or white/coral, is also included. The Molokini GMT Diver will retail at CHF 6,490, with a special pre-order price of CHF 5,990 available from February 10 to February 28, 2026. Deliveries are expected to commence in early May 2026.

The Horage Molokini GMT Diver embodies a thoughtful blend of advanced horological engineering and practical design, making it a compelling option for enthusiasts seeking a high-performance, aesthetically refined dive watch. Its innovative in-house movement, coupled with a robust case and versatile dial options, positions it as a significant offering in the competitive luxury watch market. This new model reinforces Horage's reputation for delivering sophisticated timepieces that push the boundaries of accessible high-watchmaking.