St. Louis-based Monta has just unveiled the Noble Voyager, an expansion of its existing collection, adding a GMT complication while preserving the elegance and compact dimensions for which the Noble is renowned.
A new GMT for the noble collection
The Noble Voyager introduces a GMT โcallerโ function with an independently adjustable 24-hour hand. This hand is skeletonized and tipped with Super-LumiNova, allowing an additional time zone to be displayed on the 24-hour scale around the dial. The polished indexes and hands are also tipped with Super-LumiNova, and a date window is placed at 6 oโclock. Monta offers the Noble Voyager with a blue or green gradient dial. The watch measures 38.5 x 10.7 mm (47 mm from lug to lug), with a water resistance of 150 meters, making it only one millimeter thicker than the three-hand Noble. The Noble Voyager comes with a brushed steel bracelet.
Design and features
The Monta Noble Voyager uses the Sellita SW 330-2 movement, making it a โcallerโ GMT. In recent years, there has been an explosion of GMT watches on the market, and the Noble Voyager now joins a sector that has become very competitive. With many brands offering affordable โ or at least accessible โ GMTs, it might be harder for Monta to stand out. However, that doesnโt change the fact that the Noble Voyager is an aesthetically pleasing and well-executed model.
Quality of finish
Iโve always been impressed with the quality of Montaโs finishing, especially given the brandโs price point. I expect the same excellence with the new Noble Voyager, especially since it fits so seamlessly into the existing model lineup, and Monta claims its tolerances are even tighter. The GMT hand is subtle and skeletonized, likely to keep the focus on the dial. Iโm less convinced by the 24-hour scale numerals and their closer-to-the-center positioning of the dial, but Iโm looking forward to checking out these models in person at the Windup event in Chicago this weekend.
Technical characteristics of the noble voyager gmt
Brand Model Reference Diameter Thickness Case material Dial color Indexes Luminescence Water resistance Bracelet Monta Noble Voyager GMT 71DB00SP and 71GN00SP 38.5 mm 10.7 mm 316L stainless steel Blue or green gradient Appliquรฉs Super-LumiNova (BGW9) 150 meters Stainless steel with quick adjustment and folding clasp
Movement
Caliber Functions Diameter Thickness Power reserve Winding Frequency Jewels Monta caliber M-23 (Sellita SW-330-2) GMT (โcallerโ) 26.2 mm 4.1 mm 56 hours Automatic 4 Hz 25
Price and availability
The Monta Noble Voyager is available for pre-order for โฌ2,150, with deliveries scheduled for August 2024. If you miss the pre-order and want to get one later, the retail price will be โฌ2,395.
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