Monta was told that creating the unique double-triangle at the 12 o’clock position would be impossible on a ceramic bezel, but it managed to persevere, and what you get as a result is a beautiful, accurate bezel in ceramic or steel with a LumiNova BG W9-lumed triangle at noon, and fully-lumed markings on the ceramic version. The bezel assembly itself is a undirectional model with two patents it utilizes a 12-piece design with washers and pins to prevent misalignment, which is something that frequently plagues the offerings of smaller brands’ watches. So let’s talk about the bezel: you have the option of a black or blue ceramic version or a steel version, but all variants have a similar underlying feature set. Consumers also felt that the glass on the original model was too reflective, and so Monta has replaced this with a parallel, flat sapphire variant with a unique seven-layer AR coating. It’s also 11.9mm thick (which is roughly 2mm thinner than the original Oceanking), though still water-resistant to 304 meters. Review: I’m going to forgo a detailed review of the Oceanking’s case, as it’s the same case used in the SkyQuest (with the exception of the crown position, which is slightly higher on the Oceanking), the review of which you can read right here, but suffice it to say that you’re getting a well-proportioned piece of stainless steel that’s perfect for the modern wearer at 40.7mm, with a screw-down crown, crown protectors (which weren’t featured on the original Oceanking) and a screw-down case back. This vintage-inspired piece comes in at 37.3mm and is available on a steel bracelet with unidrectional dive bezel.
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One option is the Doxa Sub1200T Professional for $1,890, a classic 42mm diver with steel bracelet and helium release valve. But if you’re looking to spend roughly $1,700 to $2,000, you’re also spoiled for choice. The Oceanking is really an amalgamation of different influences, which makes for an interesting design.Īlternatives: Where do I start? Pretty much everyone and their mother is offering their version of an “affordable” diver watch these days, from microbrands to the large Swiss players. I could perhaps see some customers griping that certain elements of the watch are too Rolex-derived (maybe that Oyster-style bracelet), but even this is a stretch. The quality on the Oceanking V.2 is sufficiently high that it’s tough to find gripes with the build or value, esepcially considering all the extras you’re getting for your money. But if you’re gonna shell out, you should really take this thing into the water. That said, anyone could conceivably enjoy this watch a desk diver. If you’re aware of Monta and are willing to spend between $1,700 and $1,925 on a watch from a boutique brand, you’re likely someone who intends to use the watch for its intended purpose (or you just really like the brand). Who It’s For: People who will take it underwater. This is a serious, overbuilt diver meant for people who actually take it underwater. The bezel is a patented design that cannot be misaligned, the movement is a solid Swiss automatic that has been regulated to within +/- 2 seconds per day and the bracelet features a patented 5-position dive extension for fitting it over a wetsuit. The Good: This is a solid, Submariner-type diver with comfortable proportions and a case, dial and bracelet that have been given significant thought.
Thankfully Monta was able to reduce its pricing to below $2,000 without compromising its quality, and today, the Oceanking V.2 is enjoying significant success. Its original dive watch, the Oceanking, while well-made and beautiful, caused some push-back from its customer base for its relatively high price (about $3,000). Louis, MO-based boutique brand that’s garnered attention in the horological world for its incredibly robust tool watches.
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