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| Opinions: Angular Momentum Dive Tec 500 | Rating: 
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| Posted: Wed Nov 4th, 2009 06:22 pm |
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oagaspar Site Founder 
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found this on a Blog to Read...one of my favorite watch Blogs....great write up but would you pay $7500. ? http://ablogtoread.com/angular-momentum/angular-momentum-dive-tec500-watch/ Angular Momentum Dive-Tec/500 Watch Posted on August 8, 2009 Filed Under Angular Momentum | 1 Comment  Angular Momentum is about to release a sensational dive watch the likes of which I've never seen before. Most of Angular Momentum's design are polarizing, so I don't expect each of your to like this watch, but enough of you will appreciate the interesting concepts that went into it. Like the Pita Barcelona Oceana watch, this is a uniquely artistic rendition of a dive watch that is art, but also heavily focuses on diving utility. So just because it doesn't look like all the Rolex Submariner clones out there (and Rolex Submariners themselves), does not mean this is not a admirable diving tool. So lets jump right into discussing this new Dive-Tec/500 watch. The 46mm wide case (by 17mm thick) is done in Staybrite 1.4435 NCu steel that is higher quality than 316L stainless steel used on most steel watches. Rolex Sea Dweller watches watches (especially the Deep Sea) use Staybrite steel as well. It might be the same formulation. Why is it over 316L? Because this type of steel has a special resistance to the corrosive and discoloring effects of salt water - which is nasty stuff. Just live on a coast and see what water does to thing that are exposed to it for long enough. Caseback of the watch is not screwed down, but instead has a thick sapphire crystal as the caseback which is specially sealed using a unique gasket. It is not user removable, but needs to be taken into be opened up. Angular Momentum says this style of caseback offers superior water resistant security than a screw down caseback. Plus the caseback will remain water resistant after other types of casebacks on diver watches need maintenance to ensure resistant to water seeping in. The crystal comes in different colors (all lume actually so they glow brightly), or it can be ordered to be transparent for a view into the automatic Swiss movement. The stye of the lugs represents Angular Momentum's new Time Gallery style case, and looks interesting on a dive watch. Really helps add heft to the case which slightly reminds me of those popular large Russian style diver watches. Adding to the tool-like composure of the watch is the brand and bezel retaining screw. The crown of the watch is meant to look like a valve release - nightly reminiscent of dive tools. It is steel and coated in something called lemon gold for the brass tone. Makes me think of plumbing. You then have a round screw on the bezel which is used to secure the bezel down and prevent accidental turning. Both this screw and crown have intentionally been created in a larger than life size to help emphasize the tool like nature of the watch.   Adding to this quality is the fact that certain surfaces of the watch are left looking a bit "raw." This is seen on the sides of the large bezel and on the hands. Angular Momentum watches to enhance the industrial feel of the watch so it did not "finish" these parts after then came out of the laser cutting machine. My opinion is that the look is quite interesting and artistic, especially when contrasted with the polish of the bottom part of the case. Both the bezel and the dial feature a special Angular Momentum only luminant called Email Luminuese. This amazing lume is a combination of luminant and enamel. I can personally attest to the fact that it far exceeds the lumination (and length) of most other lumes out there. As applied here, you'll probably be shocked at how bright the watch gets. It is not only functional, but a statement unto itself that people seeing you wear the watch will notice. The entire dial marker array is made up of the Email Lumineuse lume - and it outlines the hour markers in a simple and pleasing way. Basically the lume is the dial. Angular Momentum uses different colors of the lume for the watch t0 help with legibility, plus it looks damn cool. Don't be concerned if the Dive-Tec/500 still feels really different - because it sure is. Even though you recognize it as a dive watch, it is an artsy piece. I can easily admit that. Some of it is almost like a cartoon. With the large strong looking hands, almost loony hexagonal crown, and wild appearance it is not a subdued watch. It shouldn't, and is a inspiration creation from a watch company that I am proud to say takes risks. You might not want to wear your Angular Momentum Dive-Tec/500 watch everyday, but the urge to wear it will arise more than I think you can suspect. The Dive-Tec/500 watch is mostly all made at Angular Momentum's atelier in Switzerland. Plus, given the "raw" nature of some of the watch, each piece is going to be just a little bit different. Something to look forward to. While not a limited edition per se, the watch will see strictly limited production. It is available with a calf leather strap (as seen) or a silicon strap for real diving duty. Price will be around $7,500 soon. For more information, contact Angular Momentum here.
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| Posted: Wed Nov 4th, 2009 06:36 pm |
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hucky 3T WIS 
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Hello No, it is way cool but for 7500 it should at least have a Killer styled bracelet Id rather own a Manometro for that kind of raw look That watch would be a cool Pocket Watch though woohoo.gif
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| Posted: Wed Nov 4th, 2009 06:40 pm |
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scottran 3T WIS 
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Not my cup of tea. Too modern of a look for me. But then again, I am just a redneck hick. ;)
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| Posted: Wed Nov 4th, 2009 06:49 pm |
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hucky 3T WIS
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Now that I think of it, this watch kinda has that Pyrolume watch company Look ?
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| Posted: Wed Nov 4th, 2009 06:51 pm |
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ral 3T WIS
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Probably my artistic taste is close to the one reptiles have, but I think this watch is ugly as a sin. If I got it for free, I would not use it. Pay US$ 7,500???? "...heavily focuses on diving utility..."??? I call BS. You cannot even count minutes, and the two knobs are ready to tangle in anything. And did you see the diving strap??? "... like the Pita Barcelona Oceana..."??? Does not come even close. I would not put 4 K on one, but the watch has new and interesting concepts, and I would wear it... The crown looks like (or maybe is) a gas pipe fitting. Which for me is not a good thing... Maybe it is just that I am pissed of because there is a Customs 48 hour strike here , and I have a delayed new watch arrival...
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| Posted: Wed Nov 4th, 2009 07:31 pm |
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Nabco 3T WIS 
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Not for me either...don't think I would pay $75 for it if I was buying it for looks
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| Posted: Wed Nov 4th, 2009 07:39 pm |
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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I have to admit most of what Angular Momentum puts out just doesn't appeal to me. I can relate to Hucky's comment. If I wanted something along this case style I would go for a Manometro.
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| Posted: Wed Nov 4th, 2009 07:42 pm |
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romano 3T WIS 
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too bizzare for me
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| Posted: Wed Nov 4th, 2009 09:24 pm |
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JDBuckwell 3T WIS 
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Looks like a movie prop for Aquaman.
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| Posted: Wed Nov 4th, 2009 11:46 pm |
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IanM 3T WIS 
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<<< Agreed. If this is the new direction for watches, I am opting out... kinda like a Tauchmeister (no offence meant to that company or its buyers...) on steriods and with no discernable markings to use it for its apparently intended purpose. No, sir. Not for me. It is a style, not a tool. And besides - my wardrobe wouldn't suit it, and I don't like "raw" :? But the Pita, now that's another story - I love that one. Why would any WIS mention the two in the same breath? IanM 
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| Posted: Thu Nov 5th, 2009 05:45 am |
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Hammerfjord Moderator 
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Hmmm, the really "modern" look is unusual but it seems like they tried too hard to be original/different, forgetting some practical thing: The crown look uncomfortable on the wrist... Seems like a cheap welded nut&pipe in brass: Too sharp angles to pretend any long wearing comfort in my opinion. The bezel screw is too simple: Look like a welding-manometer release valve(Argon regulator): There's other ways to be industrial than to go for the little mechanic tools around in my meaning. For ex.: A case shaped like a 1" thread steel nut used on flenges ,would have been better if they wanted to make something like that...? And still rounder on edges. I like raw industrial steel and the laser scars don't disturb me on the case... I would personally cut it with water-jet to avoid heating on surface who can modifie and weaken the structure of the alloy in contact with elements... Also the strap-lugs look way too weak compare to the rest: Remember me of some women's models...Let's be raw or not please... Ok, good lume! Well the markers's shape,dial .hands and colors seems like a Buzz-lightyear watch to me... The "industrial" futuristic toy isn't for me: Sorry to be so hard on it! Angular Momentum is a great company who is innovating a lot compare to other usual trades and I respect them for that but did they consult anybody from the mechanical industry to make this model? I doubt... I will not speak of the price: I'm too shocked. This is the grumpy opinion of a Pipefitter from the oil industry...Don't take it too hard ;)
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| Posted: Thu Nov 5th, 2009 07:11 am |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS 
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Yes, make no mistake about it: I would wear this watch....to a Halloween Ball  .Seriously, if my life depended on something on my wrist 50 meters down there, I'd make sure that not only I could understand the watch but my dive buddy too!!! I am not an engineer but that lug looks so delicate that some force from a coral tip sticking out might just tear through that retaining lug. To its credit, it's a unique and very fresh way of presenting a watch but the wildest I will go is to buy an Alain Silberstein. Thanks for sharing. I enjoyed it and learned a lot.:)
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