Which is cheaper, the Monta Noble or the Wicked Watch Basilea?

At MSRP the Wicked Watch Basilea is the cheaper of the two at $1,072, against $1,895 for the Monta Noble — a $823 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Monta Noble or the Wicked Watch Basilea?

The Wicked Watch Basilea wears larger at 39mm versus 38.5mm for the Monta Noble — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Monta Noble or the Wicked Watch Basilea?

The Monta Noble is rated to 152m versus 100m for the Wicked Watch Basilea.

What movement does the Monta Noble run compared to the Wicked Watch Basilea?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Monta Noble uses the Monta M-22 and the Wicked Watch Basilea uses the Soprod M100.

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Monta NoblevsWicked Watch Basilea

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MSRP $1,895

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MSRP $1,072

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Noble38.5mm

Basilea39mm

Power Reserve

Noble—

Basilea—

Water Resistance

Noble152m

Basilea100m

MSRP

Noble$1,895

Basilea$1,072

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

38.5mm

39mm

Thickness

—

10mm

Lug Width

—

20mm

Material

Stainless Steel

Grade 5 Titanium

Finish

—

Sandblasted

Water Resistance

152m

100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Box double-domed

Dial Color

Anthracite

Meteorite

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Monta M-22

Soprod M100

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,895

$1,072

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