Monta Noble 40, Black Dial
$1,5953,377
40 mm200 m WRSapphire
The Sensei's take
The Monta Noble 40 is a solid option for watch enthusiasts who appreciate sleek design and reliable specs; its 200m water resistance is a standout feature for active lifestyles. At $1,595, it balances quality and value, making it ideal for those seeking a versatile everyday watch without breaking the bank. While not groundbreaking, it delivers consistent performance — a worthy buy for anyone who values utility paired with understated elegance.
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Dial Color: Black Movement: Caliber M-22 Water Resistance: 200 M - 660 FT Case Size: 40 Includes: Quick-adjust clasp
7.6
StrongSensei Score — Strong
A confident recommendation with few compromises.
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At a glance
Strengths & trade-offs
Pulled straight from the spec sheet, framed for the buyer. The editorial verdict is the Sensei's take above.
Strengths
- Serious water resistance (200m)
- Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
- Slim 10.5mm profile
- Versatile 40mm case
- Luminous dial and hands
Trade-offs
- Priced above what the spec suggests
Sensei Says
The specs, in plain English
On the wrist
At 40 mm it lands in the modern sweet spot, a 47.8 mm lug-to-lug suits most wrists.
The value
Fairly priced for what it is.
On the wrist
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Specifications
- Reference
- 72BK00SP
- Released
- 2026
- Production
- Current production
- Case diameter
- 40 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 47.8 mm
- Thickness
- 10.5 mm
- Lug width
- 20 mm
- Case shape
- Round
- Case material
- 316L stainless steel
- Water resistance
- 200 m
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Bezel
- None
- Caseback
- Exhibition
- Dial colour
- Black
- Dial finish
- Lacquer
- Indices
- index
- Lume
- Yes — Super-LumiNova
- Strap / bracelet
- metal bracelet
- Clasp
- deployant clasp
- Functions
- Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Date
- Fit
- Unisex
The maker
Monta
Luxury-grade finishing without the luxury markup.
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