Scared me! Almost bought a backup on the spot.
And yeah, controversial brand for sure. I think all the big brands have plenty of covered up dirt that is overlooked by most customers. The Oceanrover is absolutely a homage, but the Silent Service stands on its own (imo).
It's newest gen, V.3.
Love it. Gets more wear than anything else.
Susprisingly, Ginault feels a step above in quality. I'll give a breakdown:
Bracelet: basically the same. Monta slightly wins because of originality.
Bezel: Ginault. Smoother PERFECT 120 click. Best action I've ever felt. It's also a lume monster. Both are incredible tho.
Dial: Monta is cleaner. I prefer a 6 date and enjoy that it has less text. Montas black is perfect.
Movement: Monta is better, though Ginault is just as accurate, maybe even more
Wear: Monta wears a little bit smaller. I like this.
Overall: Ginault. I got it for less than half the price. Could buy this for less than $1,000 and quit the watch game.
Totally agree. I firmly believe the Ginault is the best value in watches. I got my Silent Service for $900 and the fit and finish is on-par with my Omegas and Rolexes I've handled.
Yes. I believe the brand is grossly overhyped, just like their parent company. Black Bay line is so meh to me. The FXD is the only offering from the brand that gives me that feeling in my stomach. It's just right.
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