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Monta AtlasvsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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Atlas
MontaAtlas
MSRP $2,150
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Atlas38.5mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
Atlas40h
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
Atlas152m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
Atlas$2,150
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
38.5mm
37mm
Thickness
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
152m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Grey

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Monta M-23
Miyota 82s5

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,150
$428

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Monta Atlas

The Monta Atlas is widely praised for its exceptional wearability, with its comfortable 38.5mm case size and buttery bracelet frequently highlighted. Owners and reviewers alike commend its fit and finish, noting a mix of brushed, polished, and blasted surfaces. However, the rehaut on the opaline silver dial is considered nearly illegible for the 24-hour GMT scale, leading some to suggest other dial colors are more practical for GMT functionality. One owner also flagged the crown as less sturdy than anticipated and noted the AR coating attracts fingerprints. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Monta Atlas highly for its comfortable dimensions and appealing finishing.

From video reviewers

The Monta Opalin Silver's dial is a notable strength, particularly its subtle gradient effect that adds depth to the watch without being too flashy. The watch offers a notable value proposition due to its movement, typically found in more expensive timepieces. The bracelet can be prone to rattle, which might be a trade-off for some buyers.

Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

Owners widely appreciate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé for its historical representation and the use of two lume colors. The blended branding is considered tasteful by some, though one owner expressed indecision about the logo and crown position. The 37mm bronze case is designed to develop a patina, as are the bronze hands, complementing the gradient matte black dial with faux-patina lume. The Miyota 82S5 automatic movement, however, is noted by owners to be noisy and rattly, with one owner reporting +7 seconds per day accuracy and a 40-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé positively for its aesthetic appeal and historical narrative, despite the noisy movement.

From video reviewers

The bronze case developing a patina is a key aesthetic feature. Reviewers found the value proposition to be good at $428 USD.

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