The 20 Best Monta Watches of All-Time
Monta is a watch brand that was officially launched in 2016 with its luxury diver watch the OceanKing. The business is headquartered in St. Louis, Mo. and they produce a mere 700 watches annually. While each model is considered to be special, there are some that have made a stronger impact on luxury watch enthusiasts. With just four major models, there is a decent range of variants to give fans of the brand a choice. Here are the 20 best Monta watches of all-time for your enjoyment and consideration.
20. Monta Atlas GMT 150 Opaline Silver
Price: $1,600
The Monta Atlas is offered in an Opaline Silver edition that features a sophisticated lacquer white dial with applied indices. The hands are rhodium plated in a sword style with luminescent treatment for visibility in low light conditions. The 38.5 mm wide case is 10.2 mm deep, made of 316L stainless steel with a variety of finishes including sandblasted, polished, and brushed for textural appeal. The watch is powered with a Monta Caliber M-23 Swiss movement that is self-winding with a power reserve of 42 hours. The dial is protected with a parallel flat sapphire crystal with 7 layers of anti-reflective coating applied to the inside of the crystal. The strap is made of vegetable-tanned leather and is available in a variety of colors, or your choice of a stainless steel bracelet with a custom deployant clasp. This watch is water-resistant up to 500 feet.
19. Monta Atlas GMT Charcoal
Price: $1,840
The Monta Atlas GMT Charcoal features a unique lacquer dial that is charcoal gray in coloring with applied indexes and hour markers that are treated with luminous coating for high visibility in the dark. The case is made of surgical grade 316L stainless steel with a slightly recessed crown. The movement is a caliber M-23 in-house automatic type with a power reserve of 42 hours. Functions include hacking seconds, GMT functions, hours, minutes, seconds, and date. The dial is covered with a flat anti-reflective sapphire crystal. The bracelet is available in metal or in a choice of vegetable-tanned leather colors.
18. Monta Triumph Black Dial
Price: $1,099
This version of the Monta Triumph is a popular choice for those who enjoy water-sports. It is water-resistant up to 500 feet. The case is made of 316L stainless steel and measures 38.5 mm in width. The dial is matte black with contrasting applied indexes and hour markers. The hands are sword-shaped with rhodium plating polished to a shiny finish. Examples of this watch currently being sold feature a caliber M-22 automatic self-winding Swiss movement with a power reserve of 42 hours. The sapphire crystal has been coated with 7 layers of anti-reflective treatment on the inside for glare reduction. The hands are also treated with Swiss LumiNova BG W9 color.
17. Monta Oceanking 1st Generation
Price: $1,400
The Oceanking 1st generation watch is a rare and special limited edition production variant of the collection. Just 15 were released for sale to the public for the first batch. Five more were offered for sale for a total of just 20 examples of this special edition being offered throughout the world. The average asking price for a pre-owned example is around $1,400, but the actual value is whatever a collector is willing to pay. The vibrant blue dial of the Monta Oceanking is a popular choice. This edition came with 2 rubber straps, a strap changing tool, box, papers, a bracelet, and more. Each is numbered and comes with a Gen 1 movement with a 60-hour power reserve.
16. Monta Atlas GMT Monta Blue Dial
Price: $1840
The Atlas GMT Blue Dial features an eye-catching deep lacquer blue dial with wonderfully contrasting markers and Swiss-made rhodium-plated hands in a sword style. The case measures 38.5 mm in width and 10.2 mm in depth and is made of 316L stainless steel. The dial is covered with a flat sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating. It is powered with an in-house Caliber M-23 self-winding movement with a power reserve of 42 hours and GMT function. This watch is water-resistant up to 500 feet.
15. Monta Oceanking 12 Hour Bezel With Date Leather strap
Price: $1,970
This version of the Oceanking features an in-house M-22 self-winding movement with a power reserve of 42 hours and a 12-hour function. The dial is offered in a variety of options with applied multi-dimensional indices. It is water-resistant up to 1,000 feet and is suitable for use in the shower, swimming, snorkeling, and diving. The hands on the dial are Swiss made and rhodium-plated with a Sword-style, treated with Swiss LumiNova BG W9 color for high visibility in low-light situations. The dial is covered with a flat sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment. The case measures 40.7 mm in width and is made of 316L stainless steel with a uni-directional 60-click ceramic bezel.
14. Monta Oceanking Time Only
Price: $1,745
The Time Only is a variant within the Oceanking collection. The watch features a case that is made of stainless steel that measures 40.7 mm in width. The bezel is made of ceramic and is a unidirectional type with 60-clicks. The watch is powered by a Monta Caliber M-22 self-winding movement with a power reserve of 42 hours. This watch is water-resistant up to 1,000 feet.
13. Monta Oceanking 60-Minute Bezel With Date
Price: $1,970
This version of the Oceanking features a 40.7 mm case made of 316L stainless steel material with crown guards for the screw-down crown and a uni-directional 60 click bezel made of ceramic, with luminescent treatment. It is powered with a Monta caliber M-22 self-winding movement with a power reserve of 42 hours. The dial is available in three colors with applied indices. This watch is water-resistant up to 1,000 feet
12. Monta Oceanking 12-hour with date metal bracelet
Price: $1,970
This is a popular version of the Oceanking 12 hour with a date. The dial is a lovely vibrant blue with applied indices that are treated with luminescent coating. The hands are Swiss-made rhodium plated in sword shape. The bezel is made of stainless steel. The watch is powered with an in-house caliber M-22 self-winding movement with a power reserve of 42 hours. It is water-resistant up to 1,000 feet. The watch dial and movement are protected with a scratch-resistant flat sapphire crystal. The case is 40.7 mm in width and made of 316L stainless steel.
11. Monta Oceanking Black Dial
Price: $1,970
The Black Dial variant is powered with a Monta caliber M-21 Swiss, self-winding movement with a power reserve of 42 hours. The dial is black lacquer with applied indices and multi-dimensional Rehaut. The hands are Swiss-made Sword style with rhodium plating and the application of Swiss LumiNova BG W9 for luminescence. The dial is covered with a flat sapphire crystal with seven layers of anti-reflective coating on the inside of the glass. The case is 40.7 mm wide and made of 316L stainless steel with a 60 click unidirectional ceramic bezel with luminescent treatment. The watch is water-resistant up to 1,000 feet.
10. Monta Oceanking Time Ony Gilt dial Ceramic Bezel
Price: $1,970
This watch features a stainless steel case that measures 40.7 mm in width with a ceramic luminescent 60 click bezel. It’s powered with an in-house caliber M-21 self-winding movement with a power reserve of 42 hours. The dial is wet black GILT with applied indices and multi-dimensional Rehaut. The hands are rhodium-plated with a sword shape. This watch is resistant to water up to 1,000 feet.
9. Monta Skyquest black dial ceramic bezel
Price: $1970
The Skiyquest black dial features a ceramic bi-directional 72 click bezel with a case that is 40.7 mm in width and made of 316L stainless steel. It is powered with an in-house caliber M-23 self-winding movement with a power reserve of 42 hours. The dial is matte black with applied indices and rhodium-plated sword style hands. The watch is water-resistant up to 1,000 feet.
8. Monta Skyquest Gilt dial ceramic bezel
This version of the Skyquest is a best-seller that features a Gilt matte black dial with applied indices and multi-dimensional Rehaut. The hands are Sword style made in Switzerland with rhodium plating. The case is made of 316L stainless steel and measures 40.7 mm in width. It’s powered with a Monta Caliber M-23 self-winding movement with a power reserve of 42 hours. The bezel is made of ceramic in a bi-directional 72 click style. This watch is water-resistant up to 1,000 feet.
7. Monta Skyquest Blue dial steel bezel
Price: $1,970
This variant is also a big seller for the brand featuring a vivid blue dial with applied luminescent indices and a steel bezel. It’s powered with a Monta Caliber M-23 self-winding movement with a power reserve of 42 hours. The case measures 40.7 mm in diameter and is made of 316L stainless steel material. The hands are sword-shaped and rhodium plated. This watch is water-resistant up to 1,000 meters.
5. Monta Triumph Silver dial
Price: $1,970
The Silver dial variant is powered with a Monta caliber M-22 self-winding movement with a power reserve of 42 hours.
The dial is silver with a unique combination of applied and painted indices. The hands are Swiss-made rhodium-plated sword style with luminescent treatment. The dial is covered with a flat sapphire crystal glass with anti-reflective treatment. The case is 38.5 mm wide and made of stainless steel. This watch is water-resistant up to 500 feet.
4. Monta Triumph Blue dial
Price: $1,970
This version of the Monta Triumph is similar to the Silver dial with the same pricing. It is powered with the in-house M-22 self-winding movement with a 42-hour power reserve. it is water-resistant up to 500 feet, and the case is made of stainless steel. The dial is a lacquer blue with applied and painted indices and Swiss-made sword style hands that are rhodium plated. The case is 38.5 mm in width.
3. Monta Triumph with a metal bracelet
Price: $1,970
The Monta Triumph with a metal bracelet is like the other versions with the exception that it comes with a silvertone bracelet that is made of the same 316L stainless steel material as the case in a matching tone. It’s available in a choice of three dial colors. The watch is powered by a caliber M-22 movement by Monta, made in Switzerland, with a power reserve of 42 hours. The watch is water-resistant to 500 feet.
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2. Monta Skyquest with leather bracelet
Price: $1,970
This version of the Skyquest features a strap that is made of 100% genuine leather that is vegetable tanned. It’s powered with an in-house caliber M-22 self-winding movement with a power reserve of 42 hours. You have a choice of three dial colors with rhodium-plated sword style hands. Hands and indices are all treated with luminescent coating. This watch is water-resistant up to 500 feet. the case is made of 316L stainless steel adn it is 38.5 mm in width. There is a choice of 4 leather colors.
1. Monta Atlas with a black rubber bracelet
Price: $1,600
This popular variant comes with a black rubber strap that is versatile and resistant to moisture. It is powered with an in-house Monta caliber M-23 self-winding movement with a power reserve of 42 hours. The dial comes in a choice of sunburst black, lacquer blue or lacquer white. The indices are applied and the hands are sword style with rhodium plating. The bracelet is made of black vulcanized rubber with a deployant clasp. The watch is water-resistant up to 500 feet.
