Versus

Monta Monta Noble 40, Black Dial vs Monta Monta Noble, Blue Dial

Monta

Monta Noble, Blue Dial

7.5

The Sensei's verdict

Monta Noble 40, Black Dial 3—1 Monta Noble, Blue Dial

The Monta Noble 40, Black Dial takes the Sensei's nod on score (7.6 to 7.5), while the Monta Noble 40, Black Dial is the value play at $1,595 ($300 less), and the Monta Noble, Blue Dial wears smaller at 38.5 mm. The Monta Noble 40, Black Dial is the pick.

Verdict & value

7.6+0.1

Sensei Score

7.5

$1,595$300 less

Price

$1,895

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Originality

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Movement

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Type

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Calibre

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Tier

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Power reserve

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Case & on the wrist

40 mm

Diameter

38.5 mm

47.8 mm

Lug-to-lug

47 mm

10.5 mm

Thickness

0.8 mm thinner9.7 mm

200 m

Water resistance

150 m

316L stainless steel

Case material

316L stainless steel

Dial, crystal & details

Black

Dial

blue

Sapphire

Crystal

Sapphire

Yes (Super-LumiNova)

Lume

Yes (Super-LumiNova BGW9)

Modern Brushed steel Dive Weekend

Explorer Sunburst Modern Refined

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