Monta OceanKing V3 New Release!

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Random Rob

9 ай бұрын

montawatch.com/collections/oc...
Width. 40.3mm
Lug to lug. 47mm
Thickness. 12.15mm
Lug opening. 20mm
Crown. 6mm

Пікірлер: 116

@bigiona3938 9 ай бұрын

No Mercedes hand, no cyclops lens, date at 6, with only two lines of text above the 6. And it has a ceramic bezel, solid movement, 300m of WR, and more consistent geometric markers on the lacquered dial. They fixed the submariner and are selling it for 1/5 of the price. Well done.

@mikes.4136 9 ай бұрын

That’s a very good looking watch. I really like Monta, and it’s a nice size too. The SW300 is a solid movement.

@gg.komorebi 9 ай бұрын

Much more value for money than at Rolex Submariner ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

@BradyPuryear 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for doing this review. Just pull the trigger yesterday after considering it vs the Seiko SPB383 and this helped me go with the Monta.

@michaeledwardlenzi 9 ай бұрын

The design is very Submariner. It is almost Ginault-like. I wonder why they didn't keep going their own way. I still like their attention to detail though. Very well made.

@kbeightyseven1783 9 ай бұрын

Slowly becoming a homage

@PixlPutterMan 9 ай бұрын

Agree, looks like a Sub and Silent Service had a baby. Wish they woulda kept the 15/30/45 bezel.

@jamied931 6 ай бұрын

It looks enough likr its own thing, a lot of watches look like a sub because it is the definitive dive watch

@Jedi391 26 күн бұрын

The Ginault Silent Service is more original than this, but either way they’re both great watches.

@jodysilvia2 9 ай бұрын

Beautiful watch, I really like my Monta Atlas. The quality is fantastic.

@marcusedcofficial 7 ай бұрын

I couldn't tell you how many times I've watched this video. I should be picking up my Oceanking in the next week or two

@graemedicks6938 9 ай бұрын

Beautiful design 👌

@MrZanzibar123 9 ай бұрын

Supernice, less is more, elegant simplicity. Basically a Rollie for those who don't want to drop the dough (or wait forever, or while waiting, or whatever). Just a killer GADA watch, refined, super-comfortable, with outstanding customer service. If you don't want to play >2k, just wait; these will come up used for less in the months and years ahead...

@np1663 8 ай бұрын

Rolex prices have become vulgar. There are far better ways for me to use my money. This Monta is what I’ll be getting next. Good review. Thanks.

@rustydog2112 9 ай бұрын

For myself, I'm glad to see they got rid of the weird-font slanted 5s from the last version. This looks all together more cohesive.

@gavinBsussex 9 ай бұрын

Nice watch but pretty bland watch. Feels like a high class Pagani Design watch. I think the Ginault Silent Service is probably more exciting and just as high quality AND cheaper. Not for me this one

@TaylorCFP 9 ай бұрын

It’s an amazing watch, and I’d be a buyer if I didn’t already have a current-gen Sub Date. It’s just too similar and in some ways I like the Monta better, (including a date while still maintaining symmetry 👍) but I prefer the sharper lines of the Submariner. I think this is a great watch for those who don’t quite have the budget for a Sub. Similar enough to give you the same vibe, but without completely being a homage and making you feel like you’re wearing a replica.

@allenb4823 9 ай бұрын

very impressive watch...I have hard time spending so much these days with a lot of awesome lower cost options...San Martin SN0111T comes to mind...very similar size but made with Grade 5 Titanium...

@Hard_7_Iron 9 ай бұрын

Really good looking watch. I’m gunna look to see if there is an AD in my area. Thx Rob.

@codpro35 27 күн бұрын

I love the hands so much, really want to get one.

@the.Aruarian 9 ай бұрын

Honestly, with a well-executed 6 o'clock date window, I don't mind it at all. Much better than a 3 o'clock and cyclops, like a certain model this is going after... I think the only thing I would want to see different in this, would be a lumed date wheel.

@watchchimp3102 9 ай бұрын

The Monta has always been a very solid watch. This V3 looks like they're finding their own style and niche. This watch really resonates with me as a nearly perfect example of a Mil spec. Sub.! I prefer those indicies to the round dots of a Rolex. To me they've just about nailed the watch design/quality Vs. Price/value relationship. This has jumped on to my most desirable/ hit list! Possibly displacing a Christopher Ward.😮 I just wish the bezel was fully lumed! 😢

@frankdux5693 9 ай бұрын

Lovely watch but I couldn't spend that much on a microbrand watch such as this.

@watchchimp3102 9 ай бұрын

@@frankdux5693 I think Monta has moved beyond the Microbrand category. They are producing a first class watch. Much like a young Christopher Ward.

@frankdux5693 9 ай бұрын

@@watchchimp3102 I had a Christopher ward trident but they're more than 50% cheaper than this watch. Once it starts getting above £2k you're starting to get towards Tudor price point and I'd always go to a more established and recognised brand when spending that type of money.

@MiguelBricaBrac 9 ай бұрын

Date complications are a must with a $2K price tag. Should have added luminous paint to the bezel numbers.

@dorningarts 9 ай бұрын

I owned the version 2, had few issues with it, the numerals on the bezel would get dirty, and was really hard to clean, just looked off, and the clasp was too straight across, both of these issues are fixed on this one. I have heard criticism of the "sub issue" on this, but to me it is not a homage, and I must say, this is one of the most handsome divers on the market

@parkpy 9 ай бұрын

Any comments on the length and thickness of the clasp? The six o’clock side of my Atlas did not curve very well against my flat wrist. It’s why I canceled my pre-order until there were more reviews.

@Emaratilfy 9 ай бұрын

At that price...get a Longines with an in-house movement and real history.

@StayOnIt 8 ай бұрын

I was thinking the same thing

@dorningarts 6 ай бұрын

What model of Longines has an in-house movement for $2500? The Hydroconquest uses a modified ETA

@retired_in_portugal 9 ай бұрын

This is an amazing looking watch with great dimensions, I agree though I'd love to see a no date version.

@thekeystonekid8687 9 ай бұрын

The indices are a definite downgrade from the V2, but I like everything else. IMO I don't see why it's $1000 better than a CW Trident 300, but to each their own.

@richardvanfrank8114 9 ай бұрын

This watch on preorder is $2,225 out the door. Monta does not charge sales tax. The Trident Pro on bracelet is $1,085 plus sales tax and customs duty. For me, the total price for a Trident Pro 300 would be approx $1,300. The Monta is more refined and better finished than the CW, and has a better bracelet and movement (56 hour power reserve versus 38 hour power reserve on the CW).

@GeeMood 9 ай бұрын

Nice, just don't like the sword hands, personal preference. Although, for the money, I'd probably get the new Blue dial Longines Hydroconquest GMT.

@Kananond 4 ай бұрын

Ginault Silent Service looks much better IMO, i think the indices are much more balanced in the SS and maybe better implemented AR.

@MusicianGreg 9 ай бұрын

Given the price I'd probably go for Ginault instead..

@richardvanfrank8114 9 ай бұрын

I get it. I think the Silent Service is nice. But the Monta has less text on the dial, which I like, and a superior movement with better power reserve.

@dorningarts 9 ай бұрын

Are you sure about the lug to lug? On the website they list it at 48mm

@Sustainable_Me 9 ай бұрын

Beautiful watch. I agree in that I would also like to see some no-date varieties of Monta watches.

@jamesvroom7486 9 ай бұрын

Looks great. I would be more interested in a no-date (and no “ghost date”) version!

@alexsdg3441 6 ай бұрын

A fantastic looking watch from Monta. It seems like there isn't anything to complain about....except a couple of things.... I think that the price is too expensive. $2550 plus tax comes out to almost $3000.00 THAT is a lot of money for a Monta watch. Secondly, it looks like this models is a poster child of Ginault's Ocean King 2 & Silent Service. When Monta's first version was released, it had its own identity and design, however, this V3 is a lot like many other famous brand homage watches, with exceptionally well-done on fit & finish. A great looking watch, but I am not so sure about the retail price... Thanks for the review, Rob.

@lukegalloway2402 9 ай бұрын

Is it just me or does this look very similar to the ginault silent service??

@hemantishwaran5741 5 ай бұрын

I’m 7.25 and was waiting for the wrist shot to see how this fits on that wrist size. But it was too quick! How do you think this wears on a larger wrist? The 20 mm lug width seems just a tad small.

@fahadkhan-db6bh 9 ай бұрын

Could you please ask them to go back to the old design for the skyquest?

@jasonlarson9886 8 ай бұрын

This looks really really nice. If the odds of actually ever getting a Sub are zero anyway, why not go for something like this? Nice movement regulated by Monta, nice finishing, bracelet and clasp. Killer product at a great price.

@evh4611 9 ай бұрын

How do this stunner compared to a Ginault? I like both

@ac8914 6 ай бұрын

Hi, where do I get to see the Monta collection in Italy - Milano town?😊

@threethrushes 9 ай бұрын

Everyone: "Is that a sub?"

@davidhall4968 3 ай бұрын

Exactly!

@TimRobertsen 9 ай бұрын

I find it so weird that they claim (almost) no demand for no-dates. For me, the date makes it a no-buyer, especially at that price. (but, I might be crazy)

@RedwoodAggie 9 ай бұрын

I recall they had a no date of the Ocean King v2, and I recall they told me it was something like 3 date versions sold for every no date. I personally wouldn't buy it without a date.

@TimRobertsen 9 ай бұрын

@@RedwoodAggie Interesting! Well, they probably know the market better than me. It explains why most watches have dates. Although, I won't mind seeing more no-date options.

@RedwoodAggie 9 ай бұрын

@@TimRobertsen I don't think it's an insignificant amount, though I wonder if there was a surge of interest when the no dates were released, then a slowing of sales once the no date fans already bought theirs. I'd be interested in seeing that information. They also have only one color for now. Maybe they will come out with different colors and a no date at a later time and were just focused on getting this one right first for the latest generation.

@TimRobertsen 9 ай бұрын

@@RedwoodAggie Yeah, I bet the no-dates went real fast. I'm not very active (at all) on watch forums, etc, so I don't really have a good gauge on what people within the watch-communities prefere. For me, the date-window really breaks the aesthetics of the dial. In this case it's at 6, which isn't all that bad, the dial maintains symmetry atleast, but the 3 and 4:30 dates really don't work for me. It saves me money though:p

@danielchung9654 4 ай бұрын

Do you think this is too big for a 6.5 inch wrist? They're return policy requires a $150 stocking fee so want to make sure before purchase. Thank you!

@rukkit8705 4 ай бұрын

Would you take this over a Tudor BB58?

@kresimirpleic 9 ай бұрын

In my opinion, this is pretty much perfect.

@timyoungnc 8 ай бұрын

How’s it compare to a Christopher Ward diver?

@luketan3851 9 ай бұрын

The website lists the price as $3,086.00

@FreshYoungDude 9 ай бұрын

The different shapes and sizes of the hour markers is a bit messy looking, and I always prefer no date divers. Beautiful watch otherwise.

@watch_a_mod354 9 ай бұрын

Polished bevel edge on lugs gone, intricate chamfers on the indices gone. I would call it cost cutting

@Andrew-ec9ir 8 ай бұрын

Rob, you have reviewed the Ginault Silent Service and now v3 of the Monta Oceanking. Which would you pick for yourself if money was not a concern and you could only pick one?

@RandomRobReviews 8 ай бұрын

Your question is what one would I buy regardless of cost. Neither I prefer more color and pop. Now to answer it as if I did prefer them as they are. Monta if o could afford it, Ginault if I could afford it. There really is no wrong or right choice here. Unless you just get both. Or go buy an orange dial watch and smile more.

@Andrew-ec9ir 8 ай бұрын

@RandomRobReviews informative, diplomatic and funny reply. :) You are an orange KZfaq reviewer because you made me smile.

@POLO8072 9 ай бұрын

I feel any originality they had, has gone

@DProces 9 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤😮😊

@mrworld9637 9 ай бұрын

seiko diver all the ways

@ilyaslobodkin3811 8 ай бұрын

The 3d shaped subdials of v2 were the coolest thing about the watch. Once you remove that, despite everything else being fantastic, the watch still looks generic. No idea why they couldn't make the subdials a little more 3d with more metal at the edges of the 3', 9' and 12' markers at least. Then the price point would be justified. And I would have bought the watch.

@jayjay9932 8 ай бұрын

Most Rolex copies claim they're homage, this one is an actual proper Rolex homage.

@brealz78 3 ай бұрын

Beauty watch but for a 1/3 of the price I would go for the Silent Service.

@richardvanfrank8114 9 ай бұрын

Preorder is over. Watch is now $2,550.

@snapfitness1 9 ай бұрын

Without taking links off what would you guess the largest wrist size the bracelet could be worn on

@RandomRobReviews 9 ай бұрын

Need the Monta guys to weigh in, but I would guess 8.5”

@brian4407 9 ай бұрын

My $250 Sugess has an engraved rehaut…Just saying

@omgpineapple7608 9 ай бұрын

While an amazing watch, I can't justify buying the v3 while I have the black v2 with the stainless steel bezel. The v2 just feels more original more Monta especially so with the steel bezel and something about those waterfall indices really appeals to me as well.

@juanriv01 9 ай бұрын

I love it. The size, bracelet, bezel and dial, but at the end of the day, it’s a homage to the Crown. If pre-order is $2,200, it’s too much. As a homage, it’s a level up from the rest of the pack; I think $1,700 is a good starting point.

@ryan850r 9 ай бұрын

The monta is definitely not an homage. There are quite a few differences between it and a submariner.

@juanriv01 9 ай бұрын

The handset, logo, date position, and movement. Those are visible up close. But from 5 feet away, it looks like a no date submariner

@ryan850r 9 ай бұрын

The indicies are also different. Different style of bracelet links. Case shape is different. I definitely think there are design cues that are taken from the sub but the reality is there are a lot of popular dive watches that takes cues from the sub.

@lpeters2777 9 ай бұрын

@@ryan850r But that's what a proper homage is. It's not a copy, there are plenty of those out there, but is influenced by the original. In a good way, in my opinion. I do think this looks better than the previous model, certainly ticks a lot of boxes.

@jeejkee6471 9 ай бұрын

Thats a sharp looking watch , looks near perfect. For the price however the power reserve should at least be 60 hours or more

@PapriceP 9 ай бұрын

Everything is great except the rounded edges of the case. It already looks over polished.

@kombo731 9 ай бұрын

What kind of pins join the bracelet links?

@RandomRobReviews 9 ай бұрын

Screws

@eugenevedensky6071 9 ай бұрын

Evolving it? Into what, an already existing product?

@rodg2335 9 ай бұрын

At least it's s good sized date. No drilled lugs...oh well.

@manzahalem8845 6 ай бұрын

Whats the competition for this watch? This quality and price?

@marcusedcofficial 5 ай бұрын

Id say mostly Cheistopher Ward, Longines, Federique Constant, etc

@simonwright6882 9 ай бұрын

A piece like this should really make you question why you might spend 10k more for Submariner?

@VulgarRage 9 ай бұрын

This basically a Rolex submariner with the date at 6 Beautiful nonetheless

@bruh_oly1370 9 ай бұрын

Bottom line is Rob - is it better than the Silent service ?

@RandomRobReviews 9 ай бұрын

Yes. But it better be as it’s twice the price right?

@JamesandRibble 9 ай бұрын

Shame they didn't lume the bezel. Great watch though.

@repeater75 9 ай бұрын

At their price point, a color-matched date wheel should be part of the package.

@davidhall4968 3 ай бұрын

They got rid off that look after the first version on their Triumph watch. I gave up on Monta after they got rid of their cool gmt hand.

@AdAce21 9 ай бұрын

this is about as good as a black dive watch gets.

@KC-bv9kf 9 ай бұрын

My issue with Monta is the clasp is just a little too long. Annoying

@Trollet532 9 ай бұрын

previos versions design was waaaay better imo

@ShashankD137 7 ай бұрын

Would be the nicest looking diver if it didn’t have the date (imo)

@jwm2762 9 ай бұрын

materials are no longer a reason for a watch to be expensive. there are stainless watches with sapphire crystals and ceramic inserts for sub $150. I get these smaller brands are trying to make a name but $2,000 for an upgraded SKX with in-house movement is ridiculous

@juliomejicano 9 ай бұрын

Looks like a squale... that looks like an old rlx

@gt2745 2 ай бұрын

It doesn’t get any more generic than that 🥴

@sinjinadams2862 9 ай бұрын

I for one would rather have a no date version. As a Submariner homage, it appears to be a very beautiful well made watch. I just can't spend this kind of money though on an homage. San Martin recently came out with a beautiful Titanium Sub homage in grade 5 Titanium and Cronos also have their beautiful homage at a fraction of the cost of a Monta.

@PixlPutterMan 9 ай бұрын

I wish they kept the 15/30/45 bezel insert, now it looks too much like a Rolex Sub..... :(

@mr.timezone1336 9 ай бұрын

Why are watches so expensive? Legit question, I’m not being funny.

@RandomRobReviews 9 ай бұрын

That is a legit question and there is long answers for it. Many combinations apply. Materials, Design, Overhead, are the big three that broad stroke version an answer.

@LE-xt7is 9 ай бұрын

If this was there first ocean king would all be ripping them for being a boring homage. Rolex Tudor whatever you want to say. It’s no different then the silent service at this point. Yikes. Hard hard pass

@bobbob-bf3tx 9 ай бұрын

Agree