Received my Black / Time-only Oceanking four weeks ago. Everything about this is exquisite! Looks and feels absolutely perfect on my 6.75" wrist. I never want to take this thing off. The slide-lock adjustment on the bracelet is ingenious. I was hesitant to invest this much on a time piece but the fit, finish, function, precision, presentation along with the customer care from Monta has made this one of the best purchases I've ever made. The daily compliments I receive reinforce my owner experience. It's more than a watch to me. Thanks for your review Rob, Cheers!
@eyeheartsushi22124 жыл бұрын
MrMark Rogerz I also have a 6.75” wrist so that is good to know. Thanks.
@SecondHourWatches4 жыл бұрын
Monta are setting the standard for microbrand watches.. Fantastic quality
@AW-qm6tp4 жыл бұрын
Attainable luxury brand. I love my Monta Triumph and my Time-Only Oceanking. Glad you’ve joined the club, Rob.
@stefanwolf884 жыл бұрын
One of the best watches you have shown us. It's a keeper...
@GabrielGGabGattringer4 жыл бұрын
The best and most present microbrand in Instagram! The Oceanking is absolutely georgeous!
@jefferyneu39154 жыл бұрын
I am happy to see a 60 click bezel! Brands brag about 120 click, but 60 click line up so much easier. That watch is a home run!
@eyeheartsushi22124 жыл бұрын
I really like it, especially the brushed bezel insert. Great alternative to the Breitling Superocean.
@garcuca4 жыл бұрын
Welcome to the club, Rob. Loving my Time-Only variant. Great review, btw.
@agilewolf4 жыл бұрын
I picked up one of these 2nd hand from a seller on Watchuseek and it quickly became one of my favorite watches and now in the permanent collection. I was hesitant about the price for a micro but got it for a great price used. Great size! one of the most accurate I own (4 secs a week), Best chapter ring of any blue I have seen (metallic blue anodized / lacquer over brushed stainless?), Rhodium indices and hands are just beautiful, ratcheting adjustable clasp that is only about 16mm wide I think. The bezel is very satisfying as you demonstrated. Just a fantastic case design. The only thing I would change is I wish the dial matched that metallic specularity of the chapter ring/ crystal chamfer ring like the blue Mido Ocean Star Captain you reviewed (another favorite blue). One of the best of the premium micros. Some of these small companies are really giving the big boys (Omega, Rolex ...ect) some serious competition (Halios, Chris Ward, Helm, Obris Morgan, Steinhart, Damasko, Sinn, Aevig, Nodus...the list gets bigger everyday.)
@roamy36054 жыл бұрын
Stunning looking watch! I know this Monta and some other premium Micro-branded watches are more money than a lot of guys can pay (for now). But these are the types of watches that most of us either gravitate to or want to gravitate to. Thanks Rob for showing us this watch again. Some of us need a reminder about how great of a job Monta is doing with their designs and quality. I'm just not seeing much of a quality difference between Monta and some of the bigger brands like (enter brand name here). Thanks again
@RollsRoyceSilverSpur4 жыл бұрын
Nice watch , the dial is very lovely too . Wear it in good days , thanks for sharing
@jmhurwitz014 жыл бұрын
Hi Rob--I enjoy your reviews. Two questions: a) My wrist is only 6.5". Would the clasp be too large for my wrist? b) I'm torn between this and the gilt Oceanking with ceramic bezel, at least in part because the ceramic will not scratch. Can you see any scratches on this steel bezel? Thanks!
@southnx4 жыл бұрын
Really well done timepiece. Looks great and some super details. Glad to hear it will be sticking around. Very curious to hear your thoughts after some long term wear. I've been considering these for a while. Thanks Rob!
@saleendriver4 жыл бұрын
Really a nice looking watch. Great blue, nice looking case, bracelet looks great. Certainly looks the part of a "high end microbrand."
@gutsynin61564 жыл бұрын
Hey, great video and I agree this one is my fav too in their lineup. Sold out for now though, hopefully will come back soon. I have a question about the case back, how is the case back secured to the chassis of the watch? Could a regular watchmaker be able to open and service it? Thanks
@ryanstafford85444 жыл бұрын
You may be coverting me to a steel bezel look. May start with a monster. I have a triumph and it is fantastic but have always been curious about the sheer beauty of the black dialed ocean king.
@RandomRobReviews4 жыл бұрын
Wonder if they would make a black dial steel bezel for you?
@ryanstafford85444 жыл бұрын
@@RandomRobReviews intriguing. That would dress down the watch a little to make it more my style.
@WatchDisplay4 жыл бұрын
Love this variation
@RandomRobReviews4 жыл бұрын
Easily the best one.
@wannabetechnician74514 жыл бұрын
outstanding looks!
@cedarcanoe4 жыл бұрын
Can’t go wrong with a blue dial and steel diver bezel. Add a very nice bracelet an you got a winner!
@reedpeterson7194 жыл бұрын
I like your watch reviews. I have a hard time strapping 2K+ on my wrist, I can handle a 400$ watch and not worry about abusing it too much. Citizen bj7111!
@RandomRobReviews4 жыл бұрын
I hear you. I have been wearing the super affordable stuff recently.
@duke6j4 жыл бұрын
Reed, I second your thoughts!
@bjmarchives4 жыл бұрын
I’d still go for a second hand Tudor Pelagos or BB for about the same price. However, I have not had both in hand to say which I’d really prefer.
@RandomRobReviews4 жыл бұрын
Both great options. Both too predictable for me. I prefer watches that are not the obvious choice.
@A_Dude_And_His_Watch784 жыл бұрын
Where do you find a pelagos for less than $2k
@BobbyLegs4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic watch and review!
@bjmarchives4 жыл бұрын
Nice pick, Rob.
@doofy284 жыл бұрын
The blue looks almost iridescent in the video. Excellent symmetry.
@markphillips20724 жыл бұрын
Monta and Ginault probably my favorite in this segment .
@raifus803 жыл бұрын
Hey Rob, really liek your videos. Can you tell me the weight of the monta oceanking 2? i'm interested to buy one, but I couldnt found the weight anywhere. Thanks.
@WINDINGCROWNS4 жыл бұрын
Loving this watch
@craig21004 жыл бұрын
Would love to see more about monta
@Retroweld4 жыл бұрын
Well done Sir! 👊
@drwindsurf4 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on such an awesome pick-up Rob! Monta makes such an awesome watch. This watch is perfect for you...I just wonder how you will feel about the price. Thank you for a great review 😊👍
@randynovick36464 жыл бұрын
Gotta say... if I'm going to spend this kind of coin, I'd be going with the Chris Ward C60 Elite 1000. This is a nice watch from Monta, no question, but I think the Chris Ward is a better value at the price point.
@MrBacchus184 жыл бұрын
I may be in the minority, but I prefer just the lume pip and not the whole bezel lumed. Monta is doing things right.
@mattmcgowan77964 жыл бұрын
Just ordered this exact model combination after many months of deliberation on which model to get...unfortunately the recent price increase has made it a bitter sweet experience so far. However, has anyone got this on one of the rubber straps and if so which colour would you recommend as Everest have a few different options? Suggestions welcome, thanks all.
@m2pozad4 жыл бұрын
None of my 6 inexpensive rotating bezel watches have a spring compression thing going-on, including the $44 Duro. Oceanking, Mikey likey.
@descheong864 жыл бұрын
Is the steel bezel easy to scratch? I have a steel hublot and after 3 years, its full of scratches and Im quite sad abt it
@joseandrade88114 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on the great watch! I envy you.
@EscapementWatch4 жыл бұрын
monta seems great! would love to check one out.
@chrisvieira84254 жыл бұрын
Looks solid!
@NinjaFighter314 жыл бұрын
nice looking watch
@Упоротый-лис3 жыл бұрын
It’s discontinued? I can’t find on Monta’s website…
@csharpewalls4 жыл бұрын
Rob I’m glad you’re really sold on this $1970 watch, my Helm, Helson,, Glycine and Steinhart don’t combined cost that much.
@RandomRobReviews4 жыл бұрын
Ok?
@davidd90454 жыл бұрын
Do you find their logo text a bit large? Seems to me looking through the internet at it, that it could be sized down.
@jacobvonloh694 жыл бұрын
Monta is 🔥🔥
@wpherigo14 жыл бұрын
Given that you have mentioned Monta a lot over the past couple of years, it’s totally believable that you really appreciate the brand. That is a long clasp however. That was a curious decision. I have found that a 120 click bezel is a little more useful, but 60 clicks is not a bad design.
@a97b18b4 жыл бұрын
wpherigo1 the clasp is my main concern with this watch. I have girly wrist and afraid it’d be too big. Otherwise I’d have gotten one
@Gisae4 жыл бұрын
Excellent quality watch although I think it is punching a bit to high price-wise.
@garyk82854 жыл бұрын
oooh, she's a beauty
@garypetersen58034 жыл бұрын
1:00 - The dial color shown on their website (MONTA Dark Blue) looks NOTHING like what you have. They show a color closer to teal (blue-green). It bothers me when product websites are this misleading.
@triples4good4 жыл бұрын
How would you compare Monta vs Ginault Ocean Rover? Have to say Rob, you and Bruce are killing it. Great go to channels.
@RandomRobReviews4 жыл бұрын
Both great quality. I prefer Monta as there is a solid ownership with the company and the designs are all Monta.
@triples4good4 жыл бұрын
Random Rob Yeah, that's kind of the way I feels as well. That might be my next automatic. I don't know what's happening lately, but I've been wearing a lot of quartz lately. Specifically my G square and my Protrek.
@Mohammad89H3 жыл бұрын
do you still own this watch?
@TheSonofaMike4 жыл бұрын
I had this exact model. The finishing is done to a standard much higher than its price point suggests. I’d say the only weakness is the movement is not chronometer rated. Other than that, a great watch to have in the collection!
@DM-rc4yu4 жыл бұрын
Really, what does it's price point suggest? It's a 2k microbrand watch, it better be near perfect.
@TheSonofaMike4 жыл бұрын
I mean, there are many big Swiss watch brands that don’t do finishing to the quality you would see in this Monta. And also, $2k isn’t really a lot of money when it comes to luxury watches..
@mickeylickey1234 жыл бұрын
Chronograph? :) That would be wicked
@dinner_workingsly4 жыл бұрын
The last thing I ever want to do is yuck anyone’s yum. That being said, this watch is like coffee, not my cup of tea. Great review as always though. I can absolutely see why one would be drawn to this watch.
@Jerry-674 жыл бұрын
noice
@Star_Sn1per4 жыл бұрын
Before i spend 1500$ on a Monta i would definitely spend it on a Squale , Oris, Sinn or Hamilton.
Rob Smith sellita 300 is on par with other brands in this price range and higher grade than what Oris puts in their watches. What movement do you expect for under $2k?
@MegaBlackley4 жыл бұрын
For some reason, I can never get excited about Monta. It doesn’t do anything wrong, it just doesn’t appeal to me for some reason.