Finding the ideal travel partner can be a heck of a task. I?m not talking about a friend you can stand for a week straight. I?m talking about a watch. The ideal travel for your wrist should be able to blend dressy and casual, have a solid set of specs (that in a perfect world should stand up to a spontaneous swim) and, most importantly, you should be able to wear the watch for for a week straight without getting sick of it. Is Monta?s new Atlas GMT capable of achieving such a task"

Today, we?re looking at this new slim GMT offering from Monta that?s not quite a dress watch, and not quite a sports watch, but fills an all-important gap in-between. The case draws from classic sport watch design, while the excellent finishing and slimness suggests something dressier. There?s a lot to say about the Monta Atlas, so let?s get into it.
$1615

Review: Monta Atlas GMT (Opalin Silver Dial)

Case
Stainless steel

Movement
Sellita SW330

Dial
Opalin silver

Lume
BGW9 Super-LumiNova

Lens
Sapphire

Strap
Oyster-style steel bracelet with custom deployant buckle

Water Resistance
20m

Dimensions
38.5mm x 47.5mmmm

Thickness
10.2mm

Lug Width
20mm

Crown
Screw down

Warranty
Yes

Price
$1615

Case
Finishing, finishing, and finishing are the first three words that come to mind when observing the Atlas? 38.5mm steel case. There?s a healthy mix of polishing, straight brushing, and fine sunburst brushing throughout. While on paper the finishi...