NO ONE thinks you’re a “hack,” Gringa. You are a watch geek we trust, even if not all of us are Tudor fan-children. ⌚️😎 You are our favorite watch geek channel because you come across as honest and genuine. (and fun! This is the most fun Watch Geek Channel out there!)
I have owned the Blue Monta Noble for going on a couple of years. The dial, finishing, and proportions all are superb - esp. for the price point. Only negative is the stiff clasp, but it improves over time/usage. Its a superb watch and has a slot in my main box (six slots). Monta is also great to order from and offers a top notch box to make it feel premium and luxury - which it 100% is. Hope the road to recovery is going well!
I have a Triumph with the old clasp, and I agree it can be stiff. My mint green Noble that I just received has an updated clasp that is much less stiff. A big improvement IMO.
I bought the charcoal Atlas based on your review a few months ago and absolutely adore it. I've worn it every single day, sometimes even falling asleep with it on, since mid February and had it not been for your videos on Monta I would've never known about this great brand, so thanks for that!
Another nice review, Gringa! I got my Minty Monta and it's as nice as you say. Super comfortable, great proportions, sweet dial, and unbeatable price. Great people, fast delivery, and they even fixed the misspellings on their website (except they still call their white diver dial opalin, which is a neurological protein, not opaline, i.e., opalescent -- what they mean). Your misgivings about the clasp are on target. The bracelet adjustment was so rough I gave it some light oil, which helped. And the clasp is harsh because it uses steel on steel, not steel on ceramic like Tudex bracelets do. One correction: the M-22 / Sellita SW300 is a clone of the classic ETA 2892-A2 BUT this model has the optimization barrel that gives it 56 hours of power reserve not just 42.
I saw this watch for the first time in person at Windup Watch Fair. I prefer the blue dial personally but I agree that it feels amazing on the wrist. Definitely one of (if not) the best bracelets I’ve ever tried on.
I wasn't shocked that it's limited, but I am shocked by how limited it is. Beautiful dial color and spot on proportions. What's not to love? Thanks for another great video. Keep feeling better!
Damn it, this was on my mind for a whole week until i bit the bullet and preordered. As a fan of mint flavor things (and pistachio flavor too), this shade of mint green is just soooo on point, haven't seen another watch with this same shade of mint, not even the Traska. And the Monta finishing on top of it is just *chef's kiss*.
Are you getting excited? Watch should be mailed in the next week or so. I almost cancelled my preorder to buy the 3rd Gen Ocean King. But for some reason the new OK seems a little off to me. Can't wait to receive my mint Noble.
So I just received my mint Noble. In the review Britt stated that she did not like the clasp on the mint Noble prototype she reviewed. In her review of the Atlas she also complained that the clasp on that watch was stiff and difficult to close. The updated mint Noble I received has an upgraded clasp similar in appearance to the clasp on the third generation Ocean King. The upgraded clasp is much easier to close and looks great.
😂😂it needs to be said every once and a while! Haha. I think people think I’m being paid to review things or gifted watches from brands… WHICH IS NOT HAPPENING 😅 how do you shill if no one is paying?! 😂💕💕💕
@@alfieakaronaldog I will never do a paid review (seems rather not in the spirit of… a review 😅). If ever a watch is gifted for the review it will be disclosed. :) it’s something ive done for one watch in the past, but I don’t think I’ll do that again! That was a lesson learned for me. :) So yes. Never has there been or will there be a paid review on gringa tube. And going forward I won’t really be pursuing gifted watches. I am paid through RUclips AdSense. So I get a portions (55%) of the adrevenue shared with RUclips. So, depending on the amount of views and adverts watched, I get a portion of that. ^_^ If you are wondering, I have complete videos giving full disclosure of money on the channel! I have 2 videos showing how much I make total through the Britt Pearce channel! (So that’s RUclips AdSense, sponsored content, all that fun stuff!)
Great review Britt. Seems that just about everyone is jumping all over the 39mm to 36mm band wagon and I must say this is fantastic. I’m getting older now and am slowly selling off my larger watches and replacing them with more reserved sizes but that being said I do love me a big ass watch every so often. Variety is the spice of life.
I actually flipped my (last generation) Tudor BB 41 for the Monta Noble when it launched. Both are great but I never connected to the Tudor. I love the Monta. I have the silver dial. By the way, Monta totally had a limited run Tiffany dial last year too. As well as a pink dial.
It’s all about finding the watch that works for you! ^_^ 💕 that is awesome! Also! I love the blue and pink Monta!! They’ve got all the cotton candy colours now😜✨
Nice video and watch. Hadn’t heard of Monta before but like the dial colour and bracelet, not sure about the bulky clasp but amazing value at the price.
I really like Monta. I asked them about the Oceanking when it was discontinued and had a nice little email chat with one of their support dudes. Now that the new Oceanking is on pre-order and is looking really good I really might pick one up.
Why did this color have to be limited to 150 pieces 😭. I've been wanting something colorful and fun to wear for the summer. Love this color and dial. Great review Britt, you've made me want to buy one! And you are not a shill or hack for liking a watch! It's not your fault if a watch has little to complain about lol. Also, you are sounding smoother with each passing video. Continuing to wish you all the best with your recovery!
I told myself I was done after my Monta GMT (which I love BTW), and when I received an email advertising this new piece, I had convinced myself I was going to pass. UNTIL YOUR VIDEO! So now I have one on order, and you've convinced me to continue to feed this addiction. Thank you (I think)...🤣 LOVE your content
I love what Monta has done with their range. My only gripe, and I will admit it is a very specific one, is wanting to use flat sapphire crystals one their range. I just prefer the look of a domed sapphire, even if it means adding the smallest bit of thickness. But that’s just me…
Britt! Nice watch and great video. Monta does seem to be a rising star. Funny you mention the Tudor BB models, got to try on a BB41 with the "5 link bracelet wink wink" and was awesome. Back to Monta, I have subscribed to their e-mails and look forward to them. Always a little sad I missed out on the OceanKing, but the Skyquest keeps catches my eye. Long Live the Cult(s)!!
Totally agree, why on earth some brands continue to make clasps without micro adjust on the fly is beyond me! Big brands just can not get away with it anymore! They are relying on pure hype when they should be working harder for our money. There is soooooo much choice and so many watches to love. If I see a watch with a SS bracket without micro adjust on the fly I won’t spend my money on it. Great video as always. Look forward to getting a Monta one day 😁💜
They are great...but sadly,Mido gives us 80 hours of power reserve,true gmt,200 m WR in all ocean stars starting from 1000£.... but I love them,cuz ...Gringa says so... They have to add something unique...In house movement...or some special stainless steel like Treska....Dunno...
I just got a Monta Skyquest, Opalin dial, and it's impressive. The only complaint I have is there needs to be an instruction booklet. There needs to be more information on how to use the GMT. Of course, GMT instructions are on RUclips, but including the instruction booklet with the watch would be good.
I don’t know what’s going on with Monta. Here’s a new dial color - wow, so ingenious…they haven’t made any actual updates to their lineup in YEARS. It’s bizarre, as if they don’t want to move forward in any way.
I love that mint colour! I don’t reckon I can pull it off with a 6.25” wrist but if they made it in a 36 or 37mm I’d be all over it. It’s gorgeous! Thanks Britt, cool vid
Totally agree about micro adjustments. My Aqua Terra is aggravating in that respect. If my CW can have it at less than half the price then ALL watches should have it. Okay, my rant for the day is out of my system. Congrats in your continuing recovery
Britt trust me on this please! Try get the NEW Yema Wristmaster in for review, the one with the in-house micro rotor movement that has been anodized in blue, green and black.
@@BrittPearceWatches Maybe you could get the purple titanium version, it’s the one I was thinking about 🤩 and the one I can’t find any videos on 🤔 they’re all about the astral blue Ti
Reading this in your bio made me subscribe. "This is mostly just me, chatting watches, getting drunk, having fun; LIFE IS SHORT! don't take it too seriously!"
Great review, as always! I would like to more of the story behind the watch. I understand the owners are St. Louis based?!? Who is making this watch, what does "Monta" mean, etc...
I think the best GADA watch is the worst GADA watch. The idea of just using a watch for anything and everything regardless of the “type” of watch is just so badass.
First! Ha! It's a nice looking watch for sure - price is good compared to Tudor, but still weighty at $1795+shipping+VAT+handling (near £1900). I'd love to get my mitts on one and have a look - are there any ADs in the UK that carry Monta?
Rod Carr! The very first! 💕👏🏻 you know! Excellent point about the shipping and VAT and all that malarkey! Let me email the Monta people to ask if they have any ADs here in the U.K.! 😱 I truly don’t know! I don’t think so tho. 🤔
No ADs here. They are missing a trick as the import adds 20% to the cost, so with £50 shipping you're looking at £ 1800 ish. It nearly stopped me buying my wife a pink noble but hey she loves it and is probably the only person in GB NI wearing one!
My sole critique of Monta's watches is based on my sole ownership of a gen 1 Opaline Skyquest. The clasp is a little too stiff to easily secure, at least on mine. I have to push down harder than I would like to get the button snapped into place but otherwise love the watch. Fit and finish, the bracelet and value, really do make some of the bigger brands look overpriced.
@@BrittPearceWatches Thank you for saying so about the clasp on this watch, that does change things a little bit. While this color isn't necessarily for me, I do recognize that it's still a great watch. I hope whatever colorways the introduce next are more to my liking because a second Monta can't hurt can it?
No quick release strap would be a negative comment i'd make. Plus the straps are thru a sister company (everest) so you probably pay shipping and tax twice (once for watch and then again for additional straps)
What i thought when i saw the clasp is that it does feel a bit "chunky" for lack of a better word. I think it would be better if it was more svelte? Maybe that's what you noticed also?
Sw300 vs sw200 with on the fly micro adjustment clasp. Finishing on the Monta is above but not by much but that’s what watch game is. If anything Direnzo is closer to a Formex than a Monta but Formex you are also paying for their querks (on the fly adjustment butterfly clasp, strap buckle, changeable bezels etc)
@@n0ne846 I do have micro adjustment and quick-release spring bars on my Direnzo bracelet. I have never seen a Monta "in the flesh" but finishing on Direnzo is outstanding! Nothing to be ashamed of when put next to a Rolex or an Omega!
Hey Britt, I wish you a wonderful weekend 😎I like the Monta Skyquest, the "Sub"... I like it but it looks like a Rolex Sub so I do not buy it. And I think it's to expensive, not because of the quality, but because of it's not a Tudor. I have a few watches in the price range, e.g. from Seiko and what can I say, I mostly wear my Tudor BB58, my Speedy or others in the price range. So I wear my BB58 today and save up for an Omega Seamaster or Breitling. Which one would you recommend from Breitling? My wrist 19.5cm.
The only thing i can find to "complain" about, is that the logo should definitely be applied! Monta has said that would come with a hefty price increase, but i believe the Noble with new colorways like this and an applied logo would absolutely go off! Great review!!
WE ARE WEIRDOS!!! Let’s gooo. Will gringa go for the hat trick ? Another video tomorrow? Pretty please? 😂 That is quite a sweet and noble Monta tbh. Case size is perfect. AND the on the fly adjustment makes life so much easier. 👌🏼
This one suits you Britt. But I have a question ... given that I have some Cartier glasses, shouldn't I buy a Santos Dumont? It seems only yesterday that you were all over the Santos. Now who am I to judge your ...what shall we call it ... "open relationship" with watches, but surely there's some kind balance to be struck between loyalty and promiscuity. 🤷♂
Doesn't anyone else think the indices are too short, leaving way too much empty space on the dial? People are praising proportions, but I think the proportions are off.
Monta watches are extremely comfortable to wear. I’m a big fan of what they’re doing. In their price range, I think they’re the best. I also think their finishing details and bracelets can go toe to toe with watches twice their price. They use off the shelf movements, that’s the only thing keeping them from that next level imo.
Awesome video as always britt will you be checking out the new christopher ward 12 they look so good 👍 hope your jaw is healing well enjoy your weekend 🙂
The mint green Noble has the new Sellita 300 movement and, as opposed to the Opalin Silver, Blue and Anthracite Nobles, has a 56 hour power reserve. I confirmed this with Monta.
Gringa Saturday 🎉 This week was on fire with all the content you put out B. I remember that I said on Patreon that this was a Casio Tiffany homage……..but watching it closely I think it is a Tissot PRX mint dial homage 😜 Have a fantastic weekend 🙌🏻
Oh thanks Fernando!!! I’ve been trying to post 3 videos this week! 😱 this is 2/3! Now I’ve gotta edit until my fingers fall off to get 3/3! 😱 lesson learned: 3 is too many! 😂🙈🙈💕💕💕
As much as i do like it, I think a few Chinese brands are making almost the same kind of watch for ten times less. Or for five times less. Of course this one has a nice name and seems to be better thought than most Chinese brands. That color is beautiful, but im having something like a Chinese quality crisis in my head. I feel confused, insecure, I just can’t understand the enormous difference in prices for small differences in quality anymore.
You're not going to find something so thin with this nice movement. The finishing on Monta is better than any Chinese brand. The bracelet will be better than those as well.
I owned the blue fume Noble for a couple of years, and ended up trading it away for a Chris Ward Sealander GMT. It is a very nice watch, BUT I had several issues which grew more irksome overtime. 1. The movement is totally undecorated, just a custom rotor. They should've done more with it if they're going to show it off. 2. The bezel is a HYPER scratch magnet. Look at it the wrong way, and it scratches. After that camping trip, the bezel will be annihilated. 3. The AR coating isn't that good. Monta crows about their seven layers of inside AR, but it was among the worst in terms of reflections of the various watches that I own. 4. It has a massive visible crystal gasket "gap" between the bezel and crystal, which frankly is ugly to look at. 5. The markers and hands are too small for the size of the dial, so you have a ton of empty dead space, which is even more evident on the flat matte colors. 6. It has not so much a date window as a date door. It's humongous and screams at you, LOOK AT ME I'M THE DATE! LOOK AT ME! 7. Monta refuses to use matched date discs, everything is white, which makes their massive date doors even more evident. Ultimately while it does a lot of things well, I found it too compromised, and eventually got bored with it. I don't miss it.
It's definitely tempting... but I'm fortunate to have a 36mm mint green Traska Summiteer. Most importantly though, it takes away from my 1st Cartier fund, a big no no!
NO ONE thinks you’re a “hack,” Gringa. You are a watch geek we trust, even if not all of us are Tudor fan-children. ⌚️😎 You are our favorite watch geek channel because you come across as honest and genuine. (and fun! This is the most fun Watch Geek Channel out there!)
i agree, this maybe isnt my favorite channel but you cant deny the obvious passion she has for the hobby and i watch all of the videos to the end lol
Now THIS IS MUCH TOO KIND AND IT HAS ABSOLUTRLT MADE MY DAY! 😭💕💕💕✨✨✨ this is really really nice to hear! Thank you!
@@Rocky-gl3fw oh thank you! Now this leaves me with one big question…. WHO IS YOUR FAV WATCH CHANNEL?!
Wait, who’s not a Tudor fan-child?!?! Where’s my pitchfork? 😂
I have owned the Blue Monta Noble for going on a couple of years. The dial, finishing, and proportions all are superb - esp. for the price point. Only negative is the stiff clasp, but it improves over time/usage. Its a superb watch and has a slot in my main box (six slots).
Monta is also great to order from and offers a top notch box to make it feel premium and luxury - which it 100% is.
Hope the road to recovery is going well!
I have a Triumph with the old clasp, and I agree it can be stiff. My mint green Noble that I just received has an updated clasp that is much less stiff. A big improvement IMO.
Keep plowing forward in your recovery, Britt, and thank you yet again for presenting an informative, enjoyable video!
I bought the charcoal Atlas based on your review a few months ago and absolutely adore it. I've worn it every single day, sometimes even falling asleep with it on, since mid February and had it not been for your videos on Monta I would've never known about this great brand, so thanks for that!
Another nice review, Gringa! I got my Minty Monta and it's as nice as you say. Super comfortable, great proportions, sweet dial, and unbeatable price. Great people, fast delivery, and they even fixed the misspellings on their website (except they still call their white diver dial opalin, which is a neurological protein, not opaline, i.e., opalescent -- what they mean).
Your misgivings about the clasp are on target. The bracelet adjustment was so rough I gave it some light oil, which helped. And the clasp is harsh because it uses steel on steel, not steel on ceramic like Tudex bracelets do.
One correction: the M-22 / Sellita SW300 is a clone of the classic ETA 2892-A2 BUT this model has the optimization barrel that gives it 56 hours of power reserve not just 42.
Would love a Monta especially a skyquest but there price point with 20% added import taxes to the Uk nakes an expensive proposition.
I saw this watch for the first time in person at Windup Watch Fair. I prefer the blue dial personally but I agree that it feels amazing on the wrist. Definitely one of (if not) the best bracelets I’ve ever tried on.
I wasn't shocked that it's limited, but I am shocked by how limited it is. Beautiful dial color and spot on proportions. What's not to love? Thanks for another great video. Keep feeling better!
The limited edition mint Noble is still available. It is an awesome watch.
Damn it, this was on my mind for a whole week until i bit the bullet and preordered. As a fan of mint flavor things (and pistachio flavor too), this shade of mint green is just soooo on point, haven't seen another watch with this same shade of mint, not even the Traska. And the Monta finishing on top of it is just *chef's kiss*.
Are you getting excited? Watch should be mailed in the next week or so. I almost cancelled my preorder to buy the 3rd Gen Ocean King. But for some reason the new OK seems a little off to me. Can't wait to receive my mint Noble.
Just received notification that my pre-ordered mint Noble will finally be shipped next week. Can't wait. It has been months!
That’s a nice one, monta really stand out!
Right?! I couldn’t agree more!
So I just received my mint Noble. In the review Britt stated that she did not like the clasp on the mint Noble prototype she reviewed. In her review of the Atlas she also complained that the clasp on that watch was stiff and difficult to close. The updated mint Noble I received has an upgraded clasp similar in appearance to the clasp on the third generation Ocean King. The upgraded clasp is much easier to close and looks great.
Clasp update was an upgrade for sure
"You can't be a shill if no one's paying you." #truth
😂😂it needs to be said every once and a while! Haha. I think people think I’m being paid to review things or gifted watches from brands… WHICH IS NOT HAPPENING 😅 how do you shill if no one is paying?! 😂💕💕💕
@@alfieakaronaldog I will never do a paid review (seems rather not in the spirit of… a review 😅). If ever a watch is gifted for the review it will be disclosed. :) it’s something ive done for one watch in the past, but I don’t think I’ll do that again! That was a lesson learned for me. :)
So yes. Never has there been or will there be a paid review on gringa tube. And going forward I won’t really be pursuing gifted watches.
I am paid through RUclips AdSense. So I get a portions (55%) of the adrevenue shared with RUclips. So, depending on the amount of views and adverts watched, I get a portion of that. ^_^
If you are wondering, I have complete videos giving full disclosure of money on the channel! I have 2 videos showing how much I make total through the Britt Pearce channel! (So that’s RUclips AdSense, sponsored content, all that fun stuff!)
Great review Britt. Seems that just about everyone is jumping all over the 39mm to 36mm band wagon and I must say this is fantastic. I’m getting older now and am slowly selling off my larger watches and replacing them with more reserved sizes but that being said I do love me a big ass watch every so often. Variety is the spice of life.
Monta looks great on your wrist Britt. The mint green is girly enough.
😂💕 I do like it! But I think I’d prefer slightly smaller! 36mm would be the ONE!
@@BrittPearceWatches yeah they will probably do a 36 now!
I actually flipped my (last generation) Tudor BB 41 for the Monta Noble when it launched. Both are great but I never connected to the Tudor. I love the Monta. I have the silver dial.
By the way, Monta totally had a limited run Tiffany dial last year too. As well as a pink dial.
It’s all about finding the watch that works for you! ^_^ 💕 that is awesome!
Also! I love the blue and pink Monta!! They’ve got all the cotton candy colours now😜✨
Would love a Monta and this colour suits it absolutely perfectly
Nice video and watch. Hadn’t heard of Monta before but like the dial colour and bracelet, not sure about the bulky clasp but amazing value at the price.
Tried this on today at Windup - So nice!! Want it, but already have the turquoise so just can’t. Brilliant piece though.
Your cup is very wise! No complaints about hacking here either. Always really enjoy your videos and the enthusiasm you have.
I really like Monta. I asked them about the Oceanking when it was discontinued and had a nice little email chat with one of their support dudes. Now that the new Oceanking is on pre-order and is looking really good I really might pick one up.
Why did this color have to be limited to 150 pieces 😭.
I've been wanting something colorful and fun to wear for the summer. Love this color and dial. Great review Britt, you've made me want to buy one! And you are not a shill or hack for liking a watch! It's not your fault if a watch has little to complain about lol.
Also, you are sounding smoother with each passing video. Continuing to wish you all the best with your recovery!
Go ahead and buy one. They are still available and should be mailed out in the next week or two .
I told myself I was done after my Monta GMT (which I love BTW), and when I received an email advertising this new piece, I had convinced myself I was going to pass. UNTIL YOUR VIDEO! So now I have one on order, and you've convinced me to continue to feed this addiction. Thank you (I think)...🤣 LOVE your content
I love what Monta has done with their range. My only gripe, and I will admit it is a very specific one, is wanting to use flat sapphire crystals one their range. I just prefer the look of a domed sapphire, even if it means adding the smallest bit of thickness.
But that’s just me…
Britt! Nice watch and great video. Monta does seem to be a rising star. Funny you mention the Tudor BB models, got to try on a BB41 with the "5 link bracelet wink wink" and was awesome. Back to Monta, I have subscribed to their e-mails and look forward to them. Always a little sad I missed out on the OceanKing, but the Skyquest keeps catches my eye. Long Live the Cult(s)!!
THE “5-link-bracelet” 😂😂 I LOVE IT!!! Really great build quality as well isn’t it!!!
Man! The sky quest keeps pulling me in too!! I gotta ask Monta if they will let me borrow one! 😱💕 hope you have a gorgeous weekend don!
Totally agree, why on earth some brands continue to make clasps without micro adjust on the fly is beyond me! Big brands just can not get away with it anymore! They are relying on pure hype when they should be working harder for our money. There is soooooo much choice and so many watches to love. If I see a watch with a SS bracket without micro adjust on the fly I won’t spend my money on it. Great video as always. Look forward to getting a Monta one day 😁💜
Ugh...I was so overwhelmed at Windup SF (Apr 2023) that I blew past the Monta booth. I'm kicking myself now.
They are great...but sadly,Mido gives us 80 hours of power reserve,true gmt,200 m WR in all ocean stars starting from 1000£....
but I love them,cuz ...Gringa says so...
They have to add something unique...In house movement...or some special stainless steel like Treska....Dunno...
Mido is so freaking GOOD! Such strong offerings! I should get in touch with them to see if they’d ever send me some watches in! 😱💙
I just got a Monta Skyquest, Opalin dial, and it's impressive. The only complaint I have is there needs to be an instruction booklet. There needs to be more information on how to use the GMT. Of course, GMT instructions are on RUclips, but including the instruction booklet with the watch would be good.
I don’t know what’s going on with Monta. Here’s a new dial color - wow, so ingenious…they haven’t made any actual updates to their lineup in YEARS. It’s bizarre, as if they don’t want to move forward in any way.
A pretty cool watch that punches above its price tag. I wish the clasp wasn’t a mile long, though.
I love that mint colour! I don’t reckon I can pull it off with a 6.25” wrist but if they made it in a 36 or 37mm I’d be all over it. It’s gorgeous! Thanks Britt, cool vid
It wears closer to a 38 and fairly thin at less than 10mm. I bet you could easily wear it at that wrist size!
@@dukes70 maybe, I guess gotta try it first
Love your honesty, your transparency. Best wishes!
Totally agree about micro adjustments. My Aqua Terra is aggravating in that respect. If my CW can have it at less than half the price then ALL watches should have it. Okay, my rant for the day is out of my system. Congrats in your continuing recovery
Monta are rocking it
Britt trust me on this please! Try get the NEW Yema Wristmaster in for review, the one with the in-house micro rotor movement that has been anodized in blue, green and black.
Hope you’re doing better! Thanks for the video
Your thoughts with a comparison alongside the new twelve Christopher Ward 12 would be particularly interesting for this one. Thanks the upload.
I need to try to get one of these new CWs in! 😱✨✨✨
@@BrittPearceWatches Maybe you could get the purple titanium version, it’s the one I was thinking about 🤩 and the one I can’t find any videos on 🤔 they’re all about the astral blue Ti
I saw the CW 12 in SF watch fair today. It is amazing! I ended up purchasing one.
Hi Gringa, could you make a video on the new Nomos Club Campus watches (Cream Coral and Electric Green)? I fancy the green version :-)
I'd like to see you do the Monta vs Tudor comparo video
Thank you gorgeous! Really cool watch. Glad to see you getting better and better.
Reading this in your bio made me subscribe. "This is mostly just me, chatting watches, getting drunk, having fun; LIFE IS SHORT! don't take it too seriously!"
Great review, as always! I would like to more of the story behind the watch. I understand the owners are St. Louis based?!? Who is making this watch, what does "Monta" mean, etc...
I think the best GADA watch is the worst GADA watch. The idea of just using a watch for anything and everything regardless of the “type” of watch is just so badass.
Nice dial colour. Also agree that more watches don’t include on the fly adjustment option. Thanks for the vid!!
Thank you for introducing me to the brand. Feels like a Rolex oyster for a fraction of the price.
That’s exactly what it is like!! I was saying to James if Monta did this in a 34mm like my OP, I’d be seriously tempted!
Someone even mistook it for an OP last night in the pub 🍻
First! Ha! It's a nice looking watch for sure - price is good compared to Tudor, but still weighty at $1795+shipping+VAT+handling (near £1900). I'd love to get my mitts on one and have a look - are there any ADs in the UK that carry Monta?
Rod Carr! The very first! 💕👏🏻 you know! Excellent point about the shipping and VAT and all that malarkey! Let me email the Monta people to ask if they have any ADs here in the U.K.! 😱 I truly don’t know! I don’t think so tho. 🤔
@@BrittPearceWatches thanks matey
No ADs here. They are missing a trick as the import adds 20% to the cost, so with £50 shipping you're looking at £ 1800 ish. It nearly stopped me buying my wife a pink noble but hey she loves it and is probably the only person in GB NI wearing one!
If they do a burnt yellow version of the Noble I’m in trouble…
i feel like for that price the watch could be a certified chronometer
Great to see smile easier again :) anyway, that Monta is so beautiful
My sole critique of Monta's watches is based on my sole ownership of a gen 1 Opaline Skyquest. The clasp is a little too stiff to easily secure, at least on mine. I have to push down harder than I would like to get the button snapped into place but otherwise love the watch. Fit and finish, the bracelet and value, really do make some of the bigger brands look overpriced.
You know! I said the same thing on my atlas review! It had a really stiff clasp! But this one did not at all! 😱
@@BrittPearceWatches Thank you for saying so about the clasp on this watch, that does change things a little bit. While this color isn't necessarily for me, I do recognize that it's still a great watch. I hope whatever colorways the introduce next are more to my liking because a second Monta can't hurt can it?
No quick release strap would be a negative comment i'd make. Plus the straps are thru a sister company (everest) so you probably pay shipping and tax twice (once for watch and then again for additional straps)
Yes! Seamless!!!!
What i thought when i saw the clasp is that it does feel a bit "chunky" for lack of a better word. I think it would be better if it was more svelte? Maybe that's what you noticed also?
hello Britt, thank you for the review.... Noble Vs CW C63? can you compare them for us please.. thank you
It’s a gorgeous watch but what stopped me from buying it are the clasp and the date which in my opinion ruins it.
I had been on the fence with this one. Placed an order after watching this vid!
Me too. Just submitted my preorder today. Now for the wait.
Like it... a lot but compared the two Direnzo I own I can't see why the price is twice higher. Direnzo watches quality is really excellent!
Hmmm! I need to check out Direnzo! 😅
Sw300 vs sw200 with on the fly micro adjustment clasp. Finishing on the Monta is above but not by much but that’s what watch game is. If anything Direnzo is closer to a Formex than a Monta but Formex you are also paying for their querks (on the fly adjustment butterfly clasp, strap buckle, changeable bezels etc)
@@n0ne846 I do have micro adjustment and quick-release spring bars on my Direnzo bracelet. I have never seen a Monta "in the flesh" but finishing on Direnzo is outstanding! Nothing to be ashamed of when put next to a Rolex or an Omega!
@@BrittPearceWatches Yes! Run!
This really reminds me of the Omega AT for half the price. Loving it!
I LOVE The Pope Tier Song. I sing it to myself in the shower.
You know, some people just feel so…. Threatened by my talent. 😂
Love the song! 😅
Hey Britt, I wish you a wonderful weekend 😎I like the Monta Skyquest, the "Sub"... I like it but it looks like a Rolex Sub so I do not buy it. And I think it's to expensive, not because of the quality, but because of it's not a Tudor. I have a few watches in the price range, e.g. from Seiko and what can I say, I mostly wear my Tudor BB58, my Speedy or others in the price range. So I wear my BB58 today and save up for an Omega Seamaster or Breitling. Which one would you recommend from Breitling? My wrist 19.5cm.
Great video, answered a lot of questions I had. Thanks Britt!
The only thing i can find to "complain" about, is that the logo should definitely be applied! Monta has said that would come with a hefty price increase, but i believe the Noble with new colorways like this and an applied logo would absolutely go off! Great review!!
Really love what Monta is doing. They make the whole luxury market look silly.
Right?! 🎉
Gotta see you rock a Blancpain Fifty Fathoms, at a discrete 45mm. I actually think it will look great 😅
WE ARE WEIRDOS!!! Let’s gooo.
Will gringa go for the hat trick ? Another video tomorrow? Pretty please? 😂
That is quite a sweet and noble Monta tbh. Case size is perfect. AND the on the fly adjustment makes life so much easier. 👌🏼
I AM GOING FOR THE HAT TRICK!!!Editing right now! hahaha! A far more experimental video for me ^_^
This one suits you Britt. But I have a question ... given that I have some Cartier glasses, shouldn't I buy a Santos Dumont? It seems only yesterday that you were all over the Santos. Now who am I to judge your ...what shall we call it ... "open relationship" with watches, but surely there's some kind balance to be struck between loyalty and promiscuity. 🤷♂
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You're pretty good, like your style. I have a monta triumph, which in my opinion is a sleeper but will be recognized as having a unique aesthetic. Bye
Doesn't anyone else think the indices are too short, leaving way too much empty space on the dial? People are praising proportions, but I think the proportions are off.
Yep
You know! I didn’t notice this! But now that you’ve said it… the indices could be a bit larger !
Ok if you had to choose between this Monta or the Nomos Club Auto, which one would you choose?
It's pretty cool. I guess they are not available in the highstreet shops to try on.
I don’t think so. 🤔 I wish there were some ADs selling these!
Monta watches are extremely comfortable to wear.
I’m a big fan of what they’re doing. In their price range, I think they’re the best.
I also think their finishing details and bracelets can go toe to toe with watches twice their price. They use off the shelf movements, that’s the only thing keeping them from that next level imo.
Right?! I couldn’t agree more with all of this! 👏🏻👏🏻✨
As a Welshman, I agree to a certain extent, very good value.
To me though, Christopher Ward is hitting the heights 👍
The problem is that ”Monta” is slang for Menstruation in Sweden…
Like Chevrolet Nova (No va - Not Go) … it never sold in Spanish speaking countries
it looks perfect on your wrist
Awesome video as always britt will you be checking out the new christopher ward 12 they look so good 👍 hope your jaw is healing well enjoy your weekend 🙂
Oh man! I need to try to get hands on woth the new CW! 🙈💕
The mint green Noble has the new Sellita 300 movement and, as opposed to the Opalin Silver, Blue and Anthracite Nobles, has a 56 hour power reserve. I confirmed this with Monta.
Monta are fantastic and if you're looking for a new watch Monta have to be seen, they are good value.
Right?! Absolutely love them! I need to try to get hands on with the Slyquest next!!
is this still the flavor of the week?
Gringa Saturday 🎉
This week was on fire with all the content you put out B.
I remember that I said on Patreon that this was a Casio Tiffany homage……..but watching it closely I think it is a Tissot PRX mint dial homage 😜
Have a fantastic weekend 🙌🏻
Oh thanks Fernando!!! I’ve been trying to post 3 videos this week! 😱 this is 2/3! Now I’ve gotta edit until my fingers fall off to get 3/3! 😱 lesson learned: 3 is too many! 😂🙈🙈💕💕💕
This watch should perfectly comply with walking off and visiting local ice-cream parlour, the best four scoops of pistachio dessert.
Great review, Brittany, thank you. Sorry, did you say 9.7mm thick? Wow, that puppy must be pretty comfy to wear.
Haha! Yeah! I think it has quite nice proportions! :)
Overpriced. Does Monta know the quartz PRX gives you the same look and a great feel on the wrist for $395?
Hey Britt, can you include the metric rist size of you and your husband?
I love it, but of course they ruined it by making it a limited release.
😂😂 watch companies love a LE!
Yeah, that outfit is better, thanks.
Ahhh. You again! Don’t worry, I’m working my way up to tube top with TONS of cleavage.
Like it! ⌚
As much as i do like it, I think a few Chinese brands are making almost the same kind of watch for ten times less. Or for five times less. Of course this one has a nice name and seems to be better thought than most Chinese brands. That color is beautiful, but im having something like a Chinese quality crisis in my head. I feel confused, insecure, I just can’t understand the enormous difference in prices for small differences in quality anymore.
You're not going to find something so thin with this nice movement. The finishing on Monta is better than any Chinese brand. The bracelet will be better than those as well.
Nice. When are you going to review the Christopher Ward Trident 300?
Have always liked Monta...just wish they were a bit larger. 40-41mm
With a 7.25 inch wrist I used to feel the same. But I feel differently now after purchasing a 38.5 mm Triumph. The watch appears larger than 38.5 mm.
Your song at the end made me an instant subscriber 🤓
Molto bello, purtroppo in Italia non sono venduti
Thanx Britt 🥃🥃🥃
Wow 9.7mm thick!
Good looking watch :)
Right?! Love it!
I like the hands on this watch. I am repulsed by the Tudor hands, they look like an effort to uglify Rolex.
😂😂 oh the ever contentious snowflake!
I owned the blue fume Noble for a couple of years, and ended up trading it away for a Chris Ward Sealander GMT. It is a very nice watch, BUT I had several issues which grew more irksome overtime. 1. The movement is totally undecorated, just a custom rotor. They should've done more with it if they're going to show it off. 2. The bezel is a HYPER scratch magnet. Look at it the wrong way, and it scratches. After that camping trip, the bezel will be annihilated. 3. The AR coating isn't that good. Monta crows about their seven layers of inside AR, but it was among the worst in terms of reflections of the various watches that I own. 4. It has a massive visible crystal gasket "gap" between the bezel and crystal, which frankly is ugly to look at. 5. The markers and hands are too small for the size of the dial, so you have a ton of empty dead space, which is even more evident on the flat matte colors. 6. It has not so much a date window as a date door. It's humongous and screams at you, LOOK AT ME I'M THE DATE! LOOK AT ME! 7. Monta refuses to use matched date discs, everything is white, which makes their massive date doors even more evident.
Ultimately while it does a lot of things well, I found it too compromised, and eventually got bored with it. I don't miss it.
Rolex be like what hard earned money
How is your jaw coming along?
Best wishes as ever to you & your loved ones.
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It's definitely tempting... but I'm fortunate to have a 36mm mint green Traska Summiteer. Most importantly though, it takes away from my 1st Cartier fund, a big no no!
OH YES to the Cartier fund!!! Santos?! 😱✨