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Monta Noble (Piece Unique)vsVario 1918 Trench Brass

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Noble (Piece Unique)
MontaNoble (Piece Unique)
MSRP $1,895
1918 Trench Brass
Vario1918 Trench Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Noble (Piece Unique)38.5mm
1918 Trench Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Noble (Piece Unique)40h
1918 Trench Brass40h
Water Resistance
Noble (Piece Unique)152m
1918 Trench Brass100m
MSRP
Noble (Piece Unique)$1,895
1918 Trench Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
38.5mm
40mm
Thickness
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
45mm
Lug Width
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
152m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
White

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Monta M-22
Miyota 82s5

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,895
$388

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What people say

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Monta Noble (Piece Unique)

Monta Noble (Piece Unique) owners widely praise its exceptional build quality, stunning dial, and comfortable wearability, with the slim 9.7mm case and smooth winding action of its Sellita SW300 movement frequently highlighted. Reviewers and owners alike commend the excellent finishing and attractive appearance, noting it represents good value at its $1,795 price point. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Monta Noble (Piece Unique) highly for its sophisticated finishing and comfortable, slim profile.

Vario 1918 Trench Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Trench Brass for its attractive, precisely made dial and case, with the evolving brass patina noted as a positive feature. The bund strap is considered comfortable and well-fitting by some, though others find it stiff and short for larger wrists. The lume is considered poor. The Miyota 82s5 movement is described as adequate, with accuracy ranging from about -10 seconds per day to simply running slow. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Trench Brass highly for its fantastic looks and the unique character of its brass case.

From video reviewers

The Seiko NH35A movement's accuracy and power reserve are discussed. The Miyota 82S5 gilt movement is also mentioned. The watch's value is questioned when compared to competitors like the Seiko 5.

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