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omegaman41 3T WIS 
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So what do you think Guys. Do you see yourself wearing this beast. I do Mola diver... Attachment: mola1.JPG (Downloaded 144 times) |
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Jeep99dad 3T WIS 
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I really like the dial and hands combo and the fact they engraved the coordinates of where the watch was tested are engraved on the caseback. But the case and crown just ruin it for me especially the polished pic:) |
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Nabco 3T WIS 
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I like it...not sure if it is polished or not, or maybe comes both ways, only the first pic looks like a polished finish |
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Jeep99dad 3T WIS
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yes only first one is polioshed, it says it comes ion polished, brushed and blasted |
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Scart 3T WIS 
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unusual and interesting  |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS 
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In the blink of an eye.....I'd wear this. But I'd switch to a leather strap right away. I like the design very much and even more so because it's polished (easier to buff). The dial and bezel are cool, too. What are the dimensions, Omegaman? Thanks for posting this. |
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Nabco 3T WIS
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Here's the website, I couldn't find the dimensions for it. http://schroeders-agentur.de/MOLA/MOLA_WATCH_index.html It's not crazy expensive either, under 2,000 Euro...not bad |
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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Nice but not for me... |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS
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Thanks, Nic. I just came from the link. The watch had everything going for it until I saw the dimensions: 42mm x 15mm.........small.......DRAT!!! But the design is still a good one. Too bad it's too small. |
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Nordstrom 3T WIS 
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Nabco wrote:Here's the website, I couldn't find the dimensions for it. If the euro keeps tanking this might be affordable very soon. |
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shovel187 3T WIS 
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i have had my eye on this one. it is a beautiful watch. But... the 42mm case size scared me a bit. With that thick bezel, the dial aperture is bound to be tiny and i think it would play very small on the wrist |
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omegaman41 3T WIS
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Glad most of you liked it. For me, 42mm isn't too small, but I'm sure if there is a market for this one, a bigger model will be on it's way soon enough. Last edited on Fri May 7th, 2010 12:59 pm by omegaman41 |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS
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omegaman41 wrote: Glad most of you liked it. For me, 42mm isn't too small, but I'm sure if there is a market for this one, a bigger model will be on it's way soon enough. Now that would be worth the wait and the weight. |
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ndburley 3T WIS 
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I could see myself with that one, its really attractive. |
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Nabco 3T WIS
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bigrustypig wrote: Thanks, Nic. I just came from the link. That sucks, I really like it too but I agree at 42mm a little on the small side |
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IanM 3T WIS 
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I like big watches, too, fellas. At 42, it is the same size as your Seiko Monsters - one or more of which almost all of us have! I feel "OK" about the size of my Orange Monster. Does a job. Sits there. Tells time. Looks the duck's guts. But the bezel width on this one might make it appear smaller, though. The lever lock for the crown (nice idea, that one) will add to the heft and appearance. In polished - it will always "look" larger than a brushed version, IMHO. Articulated lugs are a big plus - makes it curve to fit the wrist and helps the watch to sit properly on the desired location between your elbow and your hand! There is a lot to like about this MOLA. Almost makes me want to get my wrist surgically reduced in size to suit the watch...  Nice one - thanks for sharing! IanM hand6.gif |
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ndburley 3T WIS
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Well it really is not that small we have all just gone size nuts, I have a lot of vintage watches like my Sandoz...thats like wearing air!! |
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paulorbvalley 3T WIS 
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Love itdrool.gif Paul |
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omegaman41 3T WIS
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Got to confess Guys. I can't really stop looking at this one. I want one real bad.hammer.gif |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS
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Me too, Omegaman. But I keep asking myself, how the heck do I switch to a leather strap with the lugs and screws as they are.  The rubber strap is ok but somehow I'm also looking at versatitlity angle. DRAT! |
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omegaman41 3T WIS
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Here is a very good review and brief history of the watch manufacturer. http://oceanictime.blogspot.com/2010/04/mola-923.html |
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Nabco 3T WIS
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omegaman41 wrote: Here is a very good review and brief history of the watch manufacturer. Thanks for posting that...I really like this watch, the CG mechanism is really cool |
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oagaspar Site Founder 
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Following several years of development, new watch brand MOLA have taken the wraps off their debut timepiece, the MOLA 923M. Berlin-based MOLA have drawn their inspiration from the exploits of pioneering deep sea explorers William Beebe and Otis Barton who, in 1934, took their bathyscape submersible to a depth of 923m (or 3028 feet), establishing a world record which set the benchmark for future deep sea research and exploration. The MOLA brand name itself is derived from the magnificent sunfish (latin Mola Mola) which can measure up to 3 metres across and weighs up to one tonne. Aware of the competitive market for well built divers watches, MOLA turned to the skills and expertise of designers from Glashütte SUG and have had the case and elements of the automatic movement ETA 2895-2 developed to exacting high standards.  MOLA 923M With a pressure resistance requirement to at least 923 metres, MOLA first had the watch bench tested at 93 bar where it endured one hour subjected to the test. Following on from this, the watch was given it’s true baptism in waters off Portugal where the latitude and longitude of it’s 923m dive were recorded and can be found engraved on the rotor for posterity. The MOLA 923M is a good looking diver’s watch, nicely laid out with excellent legibility beneath it’s 4mm thick sapphire crystal, and well thought out details such as minutes being marked as opposed to hours, with an exception for the ‘923m’ marked beneath the date window at the 20-minute position. It has a bold unidirectional rotating bezel whose flange is intermittently ridged and offers optimum grip through neoprene gloves. The bezel also features another detail I haven’t noticed before; apart from the superluminova filled ‘arrow’ at ‘north’ the other three indicators are sculpted out of the steel and only become illuminated when they rest over the luminous indices which are screwed into the actual housing. Very useful if the diver has become disoriented. Like I say, there are lots of little details and these help to distinguish the 923M from other fashionable divers hommages. The natural rubber strap is screw mounted through the lugs and has a folding deployant clasp. I’m not aware of an additional extended strap, but the screws make me think that straps are quite easily interchanged for wear over a diving suit. They seem to have covered most other things!  MOLA 923M with crown exposed The MOLA 923M is an impressive and distinctive piece with it’s oversize left-positioned crown which is kept secured by a crown cap on swivel arm, and at 42mm across (48 including crown) it also has a fair amount of presence. Like most divers watches, it will probably never have to face it’s prescribed limitations. Most likely a watch to be worn when the diving is over and the only threat of getting wet is from the slip of a gin in the bar on the beach, or in the city! The MOLA 923M is manufactured in a choice of bead-blasted, satin or polished high grade stainless steel (316L) and overall, I think this is a more than respectable entry into the market by MOLA. |
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