Monta NoblevsSpecht & Sohne Söhne SP0019 Automatic

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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.

Monta Noble at true scale

Noble

Specht & Sohne Söhne SP0019 Automatic at true scale

Söhne SP0019 Automatic

Diameter

38.5mm

37mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

n/a

Thickness

n/a

12mm

Water Resistance

152m

highest

50m

Power Reserve

n/a

42h

MSRP

$1,895

$180

lowest

Movement

Monta M-22

Seiko NH35

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38.5mm
37mm
Thickness
n/a
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Water Resistance
152m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Anthracite
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Monta M-22
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
0h
42 hoursh

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,895
$180
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Reviews

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

Monta Noble

Owners widely praise the Monta Noble for its exceptional finishing, slim 9.7mm case, and comfortable wearability, with many highlighting its versatile dress-watch aesthetic and highly adjustable bracelet. Accuracy is reported around +2 seconds per day by one owner, while another notes a Sellita SW300-based M-22 movement. Some reviewers and owners find the polished bezel prone to scratches and the clasp fiddly, with a few also criticizing the dial proportions and crown action. The Monta Noble is priced at $1,600-$1,795. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Monta Noble highly for its impressive finishing and slim profile at its price point.

Specht & Sohne Söhne SP0019 Automatic

The Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0019 Automatic is praised for its excellent build quality and substantial 150g weight, contributing to a quality feel, and is noted for its super thin profile fitting nicely on smaller wrists. Owners report a textured wine dial and a well-aligned date window, with one noting it fits comfortably on a 6.75-inch wrist without feeling heavy. The watch's actual appearance differs from renders, with a flatter profile and polished bevels rather than expected slimmer, more pronounced ones, and the use of a 28.5mm dial may accommodate modders. One owner described a negative customer service experience with a failure to ship and an undeliverable customer service email. Overall, owners rate the Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0019 Automatic highly for its build quality and comfortable, thin profile on the wrist.

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