Watch Review: Molarity DEEP DIVER 2000 Stainless Steel P20,980

Reviewer: Marc (Spaceview)

Watch Being Reviewed: Molarity DEEP DIVER 2000 Stainless Steel Model:P20,980

How Watch Was Obtained: Watch was donated for review. 

Company Website: http://molaritywatch.com/#!main
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/mwgwatch


Company Information:
MOLARITY WATCH GROUP, or MWG, is rooted in quality watch making infused with a sense of fashion. MWG designs with versatility and fashion conscious trend setters in mind. MWG combines movements from world renowned experts such as Miyota, and ETA with unconventional designs by fashion designers to create a strong styling statement while retaining unprecedented reliability. Add to that a price point that encourages ownership of multiple MWG watches, it makes a MWG watch a must-have in everyone's wardrobe.

A MWG watch is both a fashion statement, and a precision time piece.
Your MOLARITY WATCH GROUP® watch is warranted by MOLARITY WATCH GROUP® for two years from the date of purchase under the terms and conditions of the warranty. The international MOLARITY WATCH GROUP® warranty covers material and manufacturing defects existing at the time of delivery of the purchased MOLARITY WATCH GROUP® watch. The warranty only comes into force if the warranty certificate is dated, fully and correctly completed and stamped by an official MOLARITY WATCH GROUP® dealer.


Specifications:

Miyota OS20 Movement
48mm in diameter
18mm thick
1/1-second chronograph
Hour, minute and small second hands
Matt black color dial with light green super luminous index
Light green super luminous hands
Date 
Stopwatch
2 Stopwatch hands: 1/1-second, minute hand
Can measure up to 59’59”80
Uni-directional turnable Stainless Steel 316L bezel, sandblasted finishing, light green supper luminous dot at 12 O'clock
Stainless Steel 316L Case, sandblasted finishing
Stainless Steel 316L Case Back, sandblasted finishing, screw-in type
Flat Type / Mineral Glass / with Sapphire coating
Crown at 3 O’clock position
Stylish black silicon band 
Brushed finishing Stainless Steel 316L buckle
22mm Lug
200 ATM (2000 Meters) Water-resistance
2 years limited international warranty


Where can I buy:  You can either buy it online from the online store, or from any of their dealers (http://www.molaritywatch.com/#!distributors).

Price : US$ 635
Discounted Price : US$ 508 http://molaritywatch.com/#!collection_detail/47
 

First Impressions: I was impressed from the start with this watch.  Everything about this watch screams quality.  From the hard case, to the look and feel of the watch, to the logo banding on the strap.  This watch has the look and feel of a very expensive deep water diver.  I was very impressed by my initial reaction to the watch.

Hard Case
:  The watch ships in this very nice hard case.  This is a true water tight case as it has an o-ring seal.  There is also a purge valve on the front of the case that would be used to flood the case to minimize the buoyancy of the case if strapped to you while diving.

The Watch:  This is a large, heavy watch.  The watch measures 48mm without the pushers and this watch wears bigger on the wrist.  It comes with a screw down crown and screw down pushers which contribute to the 2000m Water Resistance rating of this watch.  The bezel is very easy to grasp and rotates smoothly with very little play.  This presents with a 90 click bezel which seems to be a trend as several I have reviewed recently have had 90 click bezels.  The bezel aligns correctly at the 12 o'clock position.  The chronograph is not meant to be used underwater.  I find the screw down pushers a pain if you are trying to use the chrono function quickly.  However, I acknowledge that I do not use the chrono often and that this is most likely a requirement to get the WR rating that this watch has.  I like just about everything on the face of this watch except the hands.  The markers look cool and contribute to the sport feel of this watch.  The red accents also look great on this dial.  I do think the hands tend to blend into the dial and can be hard to see.  They are partially skelatilized and combined with the red accents on the dial, tend to make the hands blend in as opposed to stand out.  I think if you look at this photo you may even have to look twice to see the hour hand.  

Movement:  Miyota OS20 Movement
OS20 Miyota Quartz Watch Movement is a Multi-Function Chronograph movement. 3 Hand movement (hour/minute/sweep second) with 3 indicators at the 3, 6 and 9 o'clock positions. Indicators show 24 hour, minutes and seconds. Calendar window at the 4:30 o'clock position. 13 1/2 ligne movement 30.80mm x 5.10mm thick, 0 jewels, uses 395 battery. Hand dimensions are 120/70/17/26 (h/m/s/indicators). Stem use part number 065-453 (tap 0.90mm / tap 10).





Watch Review: Perrelet Seacraft

Brand:Perrelet http://www.perrelet.com/

Perrelet was formed in 1777 by Abraham-Louis Perrelet a Swiss Horologist. Perrelet invented a self winding mechanism in the 1770's for pocket watches. Perrelet is widely acknowledged as the inventor of the basic movement known today as the automatic. In 1780 Perrelet invented the first pedometer measuring the steps and distance when walking. The brand claims a history of watchmaking since then but the real change happened in 2004 when Festina acquired them. They are now considered a lower tier luxury brand in the $4k-$8k range. In 2011 Basel Perrelet unveiled their Seacraft line. Their first try at making a sport/dive watch. Always known for their complicated movements they were put to use on this new model.

They offer a 3 hand model that is 42mm.


Specifications: Perrelet Caliber P-271

Size: 45mm

Thickness:17.45mm

Weight: 245g

Lug-Lug: 53.5mm

Movement: ETA 2892 with Dubois Depraz 2021 module 57 jewels 28,800vph

42hours power reserve;open-worked exclusive decorated Perrelet Rotor

Water Resistance: 777meters

Crown: Screw down


First Impressions: The watch came in a big 3lb box that is fitting for a watch with a retail price tage of $5,400. Very similar to other boxes I have recieved in watches of this price range. Push button to open and very good protection for the watch.I am not too big on presentation boxes but I do admit its always nice to get that first impression of quality which I did. The watch itself looked a little smaller than the specs which for me was a good thing. The tapered bezel gives it a chunky feel and look.

Dial & Hands: 9.5/10The dial is a white white and the markers and hands glow a light green. Both are filled with C-3 Superluminova.The red seconds markers also has Superluminova at the tip.The little bit red is a nice touch and enhances the dial.Legibility on white watches are sometimes difficult for me but I have no problem reading the time on this watch. The dark outline and the green C-3 really help the legibility.The hands are extra long and actually cover most of the marker for very accurate reading. 

Bezel: 7/10  bezel is a very smooth 120 click bezel. The indicies make it very easy to grip even with gloves on.I think I would rather see a Ceramic or Sapphire coated bezel on a watch in this price range.

Movement Accuracy- 10/10- It has run on average +1 second a day while on my wrist.Dial up when not on the wrist it is running +4 seconds a day. Power Reserve has been right around 48 hours. The winding of this movement is very smooth and can barely feel any tension much like all of the 289x series but even smoother. Very much like my Breitling B-2 which has a modified ETA 2894. I am very pleased with the results.
On The Wrist- This is a big watch but is extremely balanced on the wrist.It has a very good wrist presence which I like. I have had no issues with the weight (over 230g's) and wears very comfortable on the wrist.
 

Bracelet/Clasp-10/10 This is the first ratcheting clasp watch I have owned and 
 in it so it can be tighted once its on the wrist. I absolutely love this feature! There are no 1/2 links on this watch and with the clasp being adjustable there is no need for it. I always get a perfect fit on this watch even when my wrist changes sizes a little due to the weather.The beautiful Perrelet logo really completes this fantastic clasp.The gap you see at the bottom of the *P* is the adjustment feature. It will loosen or tighten giving a great fit.The bracelet is 4mm thick and is one of the easiest bracelet's I have ever sized. It uses 1 sided screws and can be sized in less than 5 minutes. Very user friendly.
 

Lume-9/10 The day I got this watch I was wearing my Zenton V45 and took both watches into a dark room and the lume was even. The lume is long lasting and with a good charge its good for around 6 hours. That and the lack of bezel lume is why it didn't receive a perfect score.The long hour markers and the extra long hands are very bright at first charge. I am not the best at lume shots but these pics are with only a few seconds of sunshine. I have a test on my watches to check how good the lume really is. Its instant lume where no charge is necessary from any unatural lighting. This passed with flying colors. You walk inside from the outside you will find it glowing like a torch.

Watch Review: Charmex Swiss Military Seawolf I DLC

Watch Being Reviewed: Swiss Military Watch Seawolf I Scuba Nero DLC Yellow Dial 

Company Website: http://www.swiss-military.info/index.php

About/History:
CX SWISS MILITARY WATCH™’s history goes back to 1963 and thousands of chronographs, chronometers and high precision watches have left their premises since. The quality of their timepieces is legendary and won CX SWISS MILITARY WATCH™ worldwide acclaim.

The ruggedness and the legendary precision of the CX SWISS MILITARY WATCH™ timepieces have become the benchmark for many a producer of professional chronographs and chronometers. Uncompromising functionality, innovative design and state-of-the-art technology secured CX SWISS MILITARY WATCH™ a well-earned place in the hall of fame of military timepieces. Both professionals and collectors love the attention to detail displayed in the CX SWISS MILITARY WATCH™ timepieces and many a collector’s item saw its value spiralling over the years.

Swiss precision is not a mere legend, it is a fact and CX SWISS MILITARY WATCH™ is proud to be a part of it. All parts of their watches are both designed and assembled in Switzerland. The innovative R&D department makes CX SWISS MILITARY WATCH™ the market leader among precision watches intended for professional use.

CX SWISS MILITARY WATCH™ is well prepared for the new millennium: several new high-end models are being developed, some projects in close cooperation with the most renowned watch technology companies in Switzerland. CX SWISS MILITARY WATCH™ is ready for the challenge of combining perfect quality, newest technology and innovation!

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/cxswiss


Specs:100atm / 1'000 meters water resistant
stainless steel case DLC coated 
Swiss Made ETA G10 chronograph movement
Screw-down crown 
screw-down pushers
4.5mm flat sapphire crystal
Case diameter: 44.0mm
Height: 17mm
Price: Retail $950, At Chrono24 $665

First Impressions: 
When I first opened up the box, I knew this was a beefy diver, though I didn't realize how well it was put together. I did notice though that the dial opening is smaller than I prefer, but nice overall first impression and the black case and yellow dial is a good combination.



Packaging:
Swiss Military seems to use the same packaging for all watches, but that is not a bad thing. A black branded outer box, and a black lacquered wood box houses the watch, along with instructions , warranty cards and other important info. Better than standard plastic boxes and while not anything flashy, a good presentation. This watch comes in other dial colors such as black, blue and white, but kinda cool that this presentation matches the colors of this particular variation. 

Dial:The dial is inset deep into the case, possibly due to the large crystal. A canary yellow dial with black chronograph registers. Kind of a busy dial between the logo and branding at the top of the dial and chronograph and 100 atm under the chrono registers. It has applied markers, which is always a welcome item as opposed to just painted on markers. Black outlined hour and minute hands with a red second hand, with lume circle. I am not a big fan of the mercedes hands, unless it is one a particular brand of watch, so I would not mind seeing the hour hand changed out to something different. Just personal preference. I do like this shade of yellow and the use of the black registers which creates a nice contrast.

Case dimensions:Width: 44m
Thickness: 17mm
Lug space: 20mm at lugs, strap flares to 22mm
Lug to Lug: 51mm
Dial: 29mm
Weight: 165 grams


Case, Bezel and Crystal:
At 165 grams on rubber, it is a hefty watch. The rubber is substantial and with the metal keepers and large buckle Im sure it adds about 10 grams of weight or so, but still a pretty heavy case. If this were on a bracelet you would be looking at over 250 grams total easy. The case is a donut shaped case, where the middle of the case flares out farther than the bezel. The case is completely finished in brushed DLC and it is done perfectly. No flaws in the coating or the finishing that I can find. The lugs are extremely curved down to help give a better fit on the wrist and create a nice aesthetic . The lugs utilize hex screw bars, which I did test, and they unscrew smoothly and tighten up very nice. 

The crown is a screw down crown that screws well into the hooded crown guard, making it nice and protected. It is adorned with a red  Charmex Swiss Military  logo. 

Now I want to touch on the screw down chronograph pushers. This was something I had never encountered before and had to do a little research on, and confirm with the company that they were machined correctly. 
Normally with screw down chrono pushers, you unscrew out to be able to use the chronograph. 
Not the case here. Screwed down the pushers are active. Screwed out they are locked. Kind of weird, but I guess there  is some kind of mechanism or seal activated when the crowns are unscrewed. The company would not tell me exactly, and I can only guess because they don't want every other company to know exactly how they do it. 
So before you were to take a dive, you would screw them out and lock them in place. Just like most chronograph dive watches , you can not use the chronograph under water. But I was told that when screwed down, it is still water resistant to 100 meters or 330 feet. A little strange on how they function, but since this is the company that made the 20,000 ft diver and that watch uses the same system, It would appear they know what they are doing. 
 

Summary:Overall, this is a great tool diver. It is well machined and finished, uses the top of the line DLC coating, and has a unique and appealing case shape. There are many quality components used, such as the 5mm crystal, the applied markers, hex screw bar lug attachment and the thick and comfortable rubber strap. It is very comfortable and hugs the wrist nicely due to the fit of the rubber strap. In the end my only qualm is the choice of movement , but seeing as how you can get one from Chrono24 right around the $650 mark, I think that is a good price for a well constructed DLC diver. There is no doubt when you look at it or wear it that is is a well made watch and if yellow is not your color , it also comes in a black dial, blue and white. I believe they also make this same model in stainless steel with a bracelet as well. 

Thank you for reading, and I look forward to your comments.
 

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