ALATO Arvet Automatic 100m 38mmvsMonbrey L-series (mb1 movement)

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

ALATO Arvet Automatic 100m 38mm at true scale

Arvet Automatic 100m 38mm

Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement) at true scale

L-series (mb1 movement)

Diameter

38mm

38.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

47mm

Thickness

10.9mm

10mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

4800m

highest

Power Reserve

42h

n/a

MSRP

$694

$519

lowest

Movement

Miyota 9039

Monbrey MB1

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38mm
38.5mm
Thickness
10.9mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47mm
Water Resistance
100m
4800m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Monbrey MB1
Power Reserve
42hh
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$694
$519
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

ALATO Arvet Automatic 100m 38mm

Owners widely praise the ALATO Arvet Automatic 100m 38mm for its versatile 38mm sizing, making it suitable for everyday and business-casual wear. The watch is noted for its distinctive Reuleaux triangle-inspired geometry and premium features like a screw-down crown and 100m water resistance. A custom rotor with lumen edges is also a highlighted detail. Overall, owners rate the ALATO Arvet Automatic 100m 38mm highly for its distinctive design and practical features at its price point.

Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement)

Owners widely praise the Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement) for its fantastic wearing experience, attributed to an exceptionally flat case and outstanding finishing on the milled case and bracelet. One owner notes vintage King Seiko vibes and a cool glitter steel dial, while another finds the 38.5mm case size perfect and the hands creating a diminutive impression. The watch is priced at $499 retail. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement) highly for its exceptional wearability and finishing at its price point.